Cell and Molecular Biology BSc(Hons)

Why choose this course?

Cell and molecular biology has formed the basis of many advances in our understanding of subjects such as agriculture, animal and plant development, ecology, genetics, medicine and drug development. If you would like to learn about the theory, techniques and applications relating to cell and molecular biology, this course is ideal.

What will you study?

You will gain a firm foundation in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics and physiology in Year 1, when you will also be introduced to laboratory techniques and procedures. You will then study research methods and develop your knowledge of genetics, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, analytical techniques and cell biology. You will also study applied aspects of the subject, such as bioinformatics and biotechnology, and will carry out a piece of independent research.

Find out more about the teaching on this course by watching a video of senior lecturer Dr Paraskevi Goggolidou:

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.

Year 1

• Cells and Tissues
• Genetics and Molecular Biology
• Chemistry for Life Sciences
• Structure and Function of Biomolecules
• Human Physiology
• Essential Laboratory Techniques in Life Science
• Mathematics and ICT

Year 2

• Bioanalysis 1
• Cell Biology
• Protein Biochemistry
• The Flow of Genetic Information
• Microbiology
• Immunology
• Research Methods
• Option modules (such as Concepts in Human Genetics, Biology of Disease, Introductory Pharmacology, Bioanalysis 2)

Year 3

• Bioinformatics
• Molecular Genetics
• Intercellular Communication
• Biotechnology
• Biochemical Analysis
• Molecular Pharmacology OR
• Toxicology
• Research Project