BScBiological Sciences

Study location	United Kingdom, Colchester Campus
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc
Course code	C100

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) good results in Biology

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.0 TOEFL (IBT): 76 CAE: B2 with 52+ CAE (from Jan 15): 169+

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided.

More information	essex.ac.uk/..tercourse=UG00038&subgroup=1

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Year 1

Molecular Cell Biology
Genetics and Evolution
Microbiology
Plant Biology and Ecosystems
Animal Evolution, Ecology & Behaviour
Scientific and Transferable Skills for Biosciences
Biochemistry of Macromolecules (optional)
Marine Ecology (optional)

Year 2

Biomolecular Science: Skills and Employability (optional)
Environmental Biology and Ecophysiology Field Course (optional)
Professional Skills for Ecological and Marine Scientists (optional)
Metabolism (optional)
Plant Molecular Physiology and Genetics (optional)
Ecology: Populations and Communities (optional)
Biodiversity and Conservation (optional)
Marine Biodiversity (optional)
Microbial Diversity and Biotechnology (optional)
Marine Vertebrates (optional)
Coral Reef Biology (optional)
Tropical Marine Field Research Skills (optional)

Final year

Research Project in Biomolecular Science (optional)
Research Project in Ecological and Marine Sciences (optional)
Conservation and Management Field Module (optional)
Issues in Biomolecular Science (optional)
Bioinformatics (optional)
Human Molecular Genetics (optional)
Plant Biotechnology (optional)
Molecular and Developmental Immunology (optional)
Pollution: Impacts and Management (optional)
Conservation Management and Practice (optional)
Sustainability (optional)
Cancer Biology (optional)
Freshwater Ecology (optional)
Fisheries Ecology (optional)

Career opportunities

Our students have taken up a wide range of careers in research laboratories, consultancies, business and industry, conservation practice and environmental assessment. Others have gone on to work in sales, publishing and management, while others still have chosen to enhance their career opportunities by studying for MSc or PhD degrees.

Recent graduates have gone on to work for the following high profile organisations:

The Sainsbury Laboratory
ALS Laboratories
Care UK
The Shard