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BSc(Hons) Medical Biology with Research Placement

University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Explore cellular biology and molecular genetics and lay down the foundations for a fulfilling career in medical research, the pharmaceutical industry, or other healthcare specialism on our Medical Biology with Research Placement BSc(Hons) degree. The search for new ways to diagnose and treat diseases is one of the most challenging and exciting areas of science. Studying with us could be your first step to becoming part of the teams that could be making dramatic breakthroughs in the coming decades. This course has advanced accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology. So if youd like to study on a course with a supported research placement in the third year and an independent seal of approval, then the Medical Biology with Research Placement BSc(Hons) could be a great choice for you. In the early stages of this course, youll study alongside other biological sciences students on certain modules, building up your knowledge to enable you to investigate advanced topics further down the line such as molecular genetics, immunology, and cancer. Through lectures, seminars, and specialized lab sessions, youll have the opportunity to learn from our expert staff who all have doctoral-level expertise in their subjects and experience across the biological sciences.

General Eligibility

A Level - BBB

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Biochemistry 1

Chemical and Physical Principles of Biology

Physiology 1: Structure and Function

The World of Microbes

Research Skills

2 Year 2

Core modules:

  • Molecular Biology

  • Physiology 2: Control and Integration

  • Molecular Aspects of Drug Action

  • Research Skills 2

  • Genomes and Evolution

Option modules:

Choose one from a list which may include-

  • Cell Biology

  • Biochemistry 2

  • Epidemiology and Public Health

  • Pharmaceutics and Formulation

  • Infectious Diseases and Therapeutics

3 Year 3 – optional placement year

Supervised Research Experience

4 Year 4

Core modules:

  • Research Project

  • Advanced Physiology

  • Immunology and Infection

  • Cancer Biology

Option modules:

Choose one from a list which may include-

  • Applied Molecular Genetics

  • Biochemistry 3

  • Genomics

  • Medical Genetics

  • Innovations of Drug Design and Development

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent.

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