Teaching and assessment

for Physiological Sciences BSc (Hons)

Date of entry

September 2022

Teaching

We use a variety of teaching methods, including:

  • lectures
  • lab practicals
  • workshops
  • tutorials
  • computer-based learning
  • media and video exercises
  • field excursions where appropriate

Assessment

We use a combination of in-course and end-of-course assessments. These will take the form of:

  • practical reports (based on lab work)
  • computer-based exercises
  • data processing exercises
  • essays
  • exams

Modules

Level 5 modules are only for those accepted onto our integrated masters (MSci) course. You can apply for this after you have started your degree, acceptance is based on your academic results up to Level 4.

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

Module code: BS11001 Credits: 10 Semester: Semester 1
Biomolecules full module details

Optional Modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

Module code: BS11005 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1
Numeracy, Chemistry and Physics for the Biological and Biomedical Sciences full module details

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

Module code: BS21001 Credits: 10 Semester: Semester 1
Statistics and Experimental Design full module details

Optional Modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

Module code: BS21008 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1
Organic Chemistry for the Life Sciences full module details

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

Module code: BS31013 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 1
Biomembranes full module details

Optional Modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

Module code: BS31004 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 1
Biochemistry & Cell Biology full module details

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

Module code: BS41006 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1
Research Skills: Biomedical Sciences full module details

Optional Modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

Module code: BS42003 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 2
Advanced Bioinformatics full module details

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

Module code: BS50003 Credits: 20 Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2
MSci Research Skills full module details

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