Biology
(BSc) Biology
Entry for 2022
FHEQ level
This course is set at Level 6 in the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.
Course learning outcomes
Demonstrate a systematic and conceptual understanding of biological phenomena and their explanations from molecular processes to ecological systems.
Demonstrate a systematic understanding and detailed knowledge of how evolution is relevant to bioscience.
Demonstrate a systematic understanding and detailed knowledge of cellular and organismal processes in one or more areas, for example neuroscience and developmental biology.
Demonstrate a systematic understanding and detailed knowledge of the interactions between organisms and their environment, and of the properties of ecosystems.
Demonstrate a systematic understanding and detailed knowledge of behavioural biology, including neural mechanisms and evolutionary accounts.
Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary research and concepts in particular areas of the biosciences.
Demonstrate an ability to access and synthesise bioscience information from a variety of sources, including experimental data and the primary literature, and critically evaluate current research, advanced scholarship and methodologies in biology.
Be able to apply the methods and techniques learnt to plan, execute and present an independent piece of project work, demonstrating originality in the application of knowledge, practical understanding of research techniques, the ability to deal with complex issues, and autonomy in planning, implementing and problem solving.
Demonstrate an ability to use a range of practical biological techniques, work safely in a laboratory or field environment, recording data accurately, numeracy, basic manipulations of experimental data (including statistical analysis if appropriate), and interpretation of results.
Demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues and the impact on society of advances in biology.
Have developed the qualities and transferable skills necessary to study and work effectively, update knowledge of biology, exercise initiative and personal responsibility, decision-making, and work towards, personal, academic and career development goals.
Be able to communicate biological ideas, problems and solutions to specialist and non-specialist audiences in oral and written form, including citation and referencing of sources.
Work effectively in teams and have demonstrated skills in identifying and working co-operatively towards targets.
Full-time course composition
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