BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences modules
Cell Biology and Microbiology
Year 1 core modules
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Biodiversity and Evolution
- Biological Methods
- Cell Biology and Microbiology
- Professional Skills
- Scientific Method and Quantitative Principles
Year 2 core modules
- Bioreactors and Fermentation
- Genetics and Molecular Biology
- Human Metabolism and Endocrinology
- Infectious Diseases and Immunology
- Molecular Ecology
- Quality Management
- Research Methods for Sciences
- Science Research Proposal
Final-year core modules
- Bio-processing
- Employment Skills
- Environmental Sustainability
- Functional Foods
- Molecular Biology of Diseases
- Science Research Project
Modules offered may vary.
The cellular basis of all living organisms is one of the characteristics which define life. This module explores the common features and the immense diversity of form and function displayed by cells of organisms.
This module will be of interest to students who wish to increase their understanding of biological processes at the cellular level. The module will cover the structure and function of major cellular components and examine how fundamental processes within cells are organised and regulated, such as gene and protein expression.
The module will also address the mechanisms by which cells divide, reproduce and differentiate. The module examines the historical development of cell biology and microbiology as an academic and practical discipline. The module explores how knowledge of the biology of microorganisms, including bacteria and viruses, has informed the identification and control of infectious diseases. The module will also explore the beneficial roles of many microorganisms and their utilisation in genetic engineering and biotechnology.