The Division of BiosciencesÌýoffers a diverse range of undergraduate degree in areas such as biomedical sciences, medicine, neuroscience, physiology and pharmacology.
Why study Biosciences at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê?
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- Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê is ranked sixth in the world for Biological Sciences and ninth in the world for Life Sciences (QS World University Rankings 2024).
- All students have the opportunity to study in a world-class research-led environment.
- We have an outstanding international reputation, and a community of over 550 staff and 300 PhD students engaged in cutting edge research and collaboration.
- We proudly hold a Bronze Award from Athena SWAN and are working towards a Silver Award.
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê is home toÌýworld-class research institutes, including the Centre for Environment and Biodiversity (CBER), the Centre for Life’s Origins and Evolution (CLOE) and the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Genetics Institute (UGI).
Biosciences Undergraduate Programmes at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê
The BSc is a three-year degree programme andÌýthe MSci programme offers an additional year on top of the BSc. The MSci programmeÌýincludes an extended research project.
Biochemistry
Equipping students with the essential knowledge of biochemistry and molecular biology that is at the heart of much of modern life sciences research.
Biochemistry BSc/MSci
Biological Sciences
Study of the Biological Sciences spans a vast range, from the origins of life and evolutionary genetics, through molecular and cellular biology to ecology and biodiversity.
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Biomedical Sciences
Introduction to a variety of disciplines including anatomy, cell biology, developmental biology, genetics, immunology & infection, neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology and psychology.
Biomedical Sciences BSc
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Human Sciences
Interdisciplinary degrees which enable advanced discoveries in human biology to be studied in combination with the behavioural insights provided by social science.
Human Sciences BSc/Human Sciences and Evolution MSciÌý
Neuroscience
OfferingÌýyou the opportunity to learn about the structure and function of the brain in one of the world’s greatest centres for neuroscience.
Neuroscience BSc/MSci
Pharmacology
The science of how chemical substances interact with the human body,Ìýfrom the development of new medicines to understanding the effects of poisons.
Pharmacology BSc/MSci
Combined programmes
Natural Sciences BSc and MSci
Enables students who wish to maintain a breadth of science subjects to design a unique degree which is suited to their personal interests. Available as both a BSc and MSci course.
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BSc Molecular Biology
Similar to Biochemistry, Molecular Biology is a look at life at the molecular level but concentrating more on the genome and proteome, structure, function and regulation.
*from Biochemistry or Biomedical Sciences
BSc Physiology and Pharmacology*
Physiology and Pharmacology study how living organisms work and how chemical compounds, endogenous and exogenous, interact with then to affect their function.
*from Biomedical Sciences
BSc Physiology*Ìý
The study of living organisms, from the basic biochemical processes that drive the functions of individualÌýcells right through to the workings of the body's systems and how they interact to produce a healthy living individual.
*from Biomedical Sciences
BSc Immunology*
A research-focused programmeÌýwhich provides an in‑depth understanding of the role of the immune system, infectious agents and cellular processes in the pathogenesis of diseases.
*from Biomedical SciencesÌý
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Integrated BSc degree programmes for MBBS students and International Partnership studentsÌý
- Click to expand and view all one-year integrated degree programmes available to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Medical Students and International Partnerships students.
The Division of Biosciences offers the following one-year integrated degree programmes to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Medical Students:Ìý
IBSc Neuroscience
IBSc Anatomy, Cell and Developmental Biology
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Studying BiosciencesÌýat Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê
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Bioscience students can join Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê's Life Science Society,Ìýthe largest and most active science society on campus.
The student-led committee organises a host ofÌýacademic talks,Ìýprofessional development workshops, and formal and informal social events throughout the year.
Open Days at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê
Come to an open day and find out more about studying an undergraduate degree in Biosciences at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê.
Study Abroad
Bioscience Undergraduate students have the opportunity to spend a year studying abroad in one of our partner institutes located all across the world.