YEAR 1You will be given a general introduction to all aspects of modern biology and encouraged to acquire general scientific skills.YEAR 2In semester 1, you will develop your knowledge of fundamental aspects of biology. In semester 2, you will be introduced to specialist subject areas according to your interests (e.g. animal biology; biomolecular sciences; human biology; infection biology).ÊYEARS 3, 4 AND 5
If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will focus on proteins and nucleic acids as the key molecules in understanding living organisms including viruses, bacteria, plants and animals, including humans. There is a strong emphasis on practical laboratory work, allowing you hands-on experience of major techniques including DNA technology, characterisation of proteins and bioinformatics.
The list of available final-year optional courses is subject to change each year.In addition, places in optional courses may be limited so students are not guaranteed a place on a particular final-year option.
