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BIOSCIENCESUNDERGRADUATE STUDY 2011 ENTRY

EXETER AND CORNWALL CAMPUSES


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1 Why Study Biosciences atthe University of Exeter?

2 Biosciences in Exeter

3 Biosciences in Cornwall

4 Degree programmes

9 Teaching and learning

10 Money matters

10 Careers

11 Entry requirements

and applying

11 International students

12 Biosciences modules

22 e University of Exeter

For further details on all our entry requirements, please see our Biosciences

pages at www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/biosciences

Streatham Campus, Exeter

Undergraduate Admissions

Website: www.exeter.ac.uk/biosciences

Email:[email protected]

Phone: +44 (0)1392 723788

CCornwall Campus, near Falmouth

Undergraduate Admissions

Website: www.exeter.ac.uk/biosciences

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +44 (0)1326 371801

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Contents Key Information

UCAS CODE TYPICAL OFFER

E BSc Biological Sciences C100 AAB-BBB; IB: 34-29

E BSc Biological Sciences with Study Abroad C000 AAB-ABB; IB: 34-31

E BSc Biochemistry C724 AAB-BBB; IB: 34-29

E BSc Biochemistry with Study Abroad C732 AAB-ABB; IB: 34-31

E BSc Biological and Medicinal Chemistry CF71 AAB-BBB; IB: 34-29

E BSc Biological and Medicinal Chemistry withIndustrial Experience FC17 AAB-ABB; IB: 34-31

EBSc Biological and Medicinal Chemistry withStudy Abroad CF7C AAB-ABB; IB: 34-31

E BSc Biology and Animal Behaviour CD13 AAB-BBB; IB: 34-29

C BSc Conservation Biology and Ecology C190 AAB-BBB; IB: 34-29

C BSc Conservation Biology and Ecology withStudy Abroad C150 AAB-ABB; IB: 34-31

C BSc Conservation Biology and Geography CFC8 AAB-BBB; IB: 34-29

C BSc Evolutionary Biology C182 AAB-BBB; IB: 34-29

C BSc Evolutionary Biology with Study Abroad C183 AAB-ABB; IB: 34-31

E BSc Human Biosciences C900 AAB-BBB; IB: 34-29

E BSc Molecular Biology C700 AAB-BBB; IB: 34-29

E BSc Molecular Biology with Industrial Experience C793 AAB-ABB; IB: 34-31

E BSc Molecular Biology with Study Abroad C790 AAB-ABB; IB: 34-31

C BSc Zoology C300 AAB-BBB; IB: 34-29

C BSc Zoology with Study Abroad C301 AAB-ABB; IB: 34-31


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Why study Biosciences 1

ere has never been a more exciting time to

study biological sciences. e next generation

of biologists will make key discoveries that

will tell us how complex organisms, such

as human beings, are formed from the

estimated 25,000 genes in their genomes.

Bioscientists will also be needed to solve

many of the critical problems facing the

planet, from the effects of climate change

on biodiversity, to the threat of emerging

diseases. e University of Exeter offers

a range of exciting degree programmes,

at our campuses in both Exeter and

Cornwall, which provide an entry into

the fascinating world of modern biology.

e University of Exeter is investing

80 million in the sciences, providing

state-of-the-art facilities and an influx

of excellent staff working in the emerging areas of systemsbiology and climate change research.

A key area of research at Exeter is investigating diseases of plants and animals

that are caused by micro-organisms. Using the modern tools of genomic research,

significant progress has been made by our researchers into understanding how

important diseases of both humans and plants operate at the molecular level.

Rice blast disease for example kills enough rice each year to feed 60 million people

and understanding the disease is important in developing new control strategies.

At our Cornwall Campus we have one of the largest groups of scientists in the

country studying animal behaviour, ecology and conservation. ey address

topics as diverse as the behaviour of insects, bird and mammals and the

conservation of species such as marine turtles, albatrosses and otters.

Whatever your interests, you will have an opportunity to learn

modern techniques in biological research and work with leading

researchers.

From ecology and field biology, to molecular genetics and

biochemistry, we offer modules in our Biosciences degree

programmes to appeal to all students.

PROFESSOR NICK TALBOT, DEPUTY VICE -CHANCELLOR

(AND FORMER HEAD OF BIOSCIENCES)

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Why Study Biosciences at

the University of Exeter?


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e School of Biosciences is a rapidly

expanding centre for a diverse array of

biological research and teaching. As a

student, you will be taught by leading

experts in the fields of ecology, evolutionary

biology, genetics, cell biology, microbiology,

plant biology, bioinformatics, ecotoxicology,

developmental biology, molecular biology,

biochemistry, genomics and chemical

biology.

We have attracted seven internationally-

renowned professors to join our staff in

the last two years and we also host 10

independently-funded research fellows

funded by the Royal Society, NERC,

Leverhulme Trust and the EU Marie

Curie Programmes.

We pride ourselves on providing a very

high standard of care and support to our

undergraduate students and teach using the

very latest research information and most

modern techniques and procedures. We

offer a wide range of modules, built arounda core curriculum that provides a grounding

in the skills needed by the contemporary

bioscientist or medicinal chemist. Our

teaching introduces new concepts in

systems biology and describes how

fundamental research is commercialised

in the biotechnology industry.

Ecology and conservation field courses

run annually to e Bahamas for the study

of coral reefs; to Africa for the study of

terrestrial tropical ecology; and to Spain

to explore ecology, environmental biology

and conservation as they apply in aMediterranean habitat. Shorter field

courses to the Isles of Scilly and Northern

Cyprus enable you to study behaviour

and biodiversity, with practical field work

techniques gained at field work sites

around the UK; currently Scotland,

Dorset and Cornwall.

Our degree programmes use web-based

course materials as a supplement to

lectures, providing problem-solving

practice, question-and-answer exercises

and supplemental reading and resources.You will also have access to a range of online

scientific journals and databases.

Above all, we are a friendly and supportive

School and undergraduate teaching is

central to all of our activities. We work hard

to develop and improve the standard of our

degree programmes and provide the best

possible training to our students.

Biosciences in Exeter

At the Streatham Campus, Biosciences is

located in the recently refurbished Geoffrey

Pope Building. Our laboratories provide awell-equipped and extremely safe environment

for undergraduate teaching and there are

always demonstrators available to ensure that

you get the most out of your practical training.

Our new 3.8 million teaching laboratory is

equipped with the best available instruments

for observational, experimental and numerical

aspects of biosciences including a range of

biochemical, molecular, physiological and

electronic apparatus. We also have an excellent

Bioinformatics Computer Centre to facilitate

the rapid growth in biological computer use.

We have recently invested 5 million in new

equipment and a new bio-imaging facility,

which includes a new scanning electron

microscope, transmission electron

microscope, laser confocal microscope

and fluorescence microscopes, and real-

time polymerase chain reaction and array

scanning. A further 17.6 million is

currently being spent to provide world-class

research facilities across all biosciences

laboratories in the Geoffrey Pope building.

Students studying on the BSc HumanBiosciences will also be taught at the

St Lukes Campus in Exeter, making use of

the specialist facilities available within the

School of Sport and Health Sciences. e

campus is about a 25-minute walk or a short

bus ride from the Streatham Campus.

Biosciences students run their own society,

BioSoc, which organises social events, guest

lectures, opportunities to volunteer with

Devon Wildlife Trust and outings. Previous

events have included a Halloween party, a

visit to the Eden Project in Cornwall and

a black tie Spring Fling. Informationabout BioSoc is sent out with our Welcome

Information Pack to new students in

September. Members of the committee are

also on hand to answer any questions and

to provide details of forthcoming events

during Welcome Week. Joining BioSoc is

a chance to become involved and to get to

know students on other programmes and

in different year groups within the School.

Members of the committee often act as a

point of contact for the Students Guild,

Biosciences staff and other students.

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Biosciences in Cornall

As a student of Biosciences at our Cornwall

Campus, you will be taught by some of

the UKs foremost biologists, working in

conservation, ecology and evolution. Our

academics include five independently funded

research fellows, of whom three are Royal

Society fellows and two are NERC fellows.Between them they cover a range of

specialisms from conservation of sea turtles

and birds, to behavioural and population

ecology and evolutionary biology and

genetics.

e campus was built in 2004 and has state-

of-the-art equipment for teaching and

research. is includes 3 million teaching

laboratories and a wide range of research

facilities which you will benefit from

particularly in your final year. Many students

carry out research in the field, bringing

samples back to the laboratory to beanalysed in our fully furnished biochemical

and genetics labs, with a full range of

microscopy.

In addition to developing your knowledge

base, we focus on the hands-on elements

essential to developing the practical

skills required for developing a deep

understanding of conservation, ecology,

evolutionary biology, and zoology. Field work

is an essential aspect of our programmes,

particularly in Conservation Biology and

Ecology, and varies from one day field trips

in Cornwall to a two-week field course inAfrica. We are confident that our students

have the opportunity to carry out more field-

based learning than at any other university

in the UK.

You are encouraged to use web-based course

materials, which include lecture synopses,

information relating to practical classes and

a discussion forum for interaction between

students and staff. e campus library has a

substantial biosciences collection which has

been purchased since 2004, providing our

students with excellent printed resources.

You will also have access to an extensive

online library collection of journals,

newspaper articles and databases.

As part of a research-led department you will

discuss the very latest ideas in seminars and

tutorials and, in your final year, will become

an active member of the research team. We

have very close links with a wide range of

conservation organisations in the UK and

overseas, such as the British Trust for

Ornithology, Cornwall Wildlife Trust, the

Eden Project and Marine Conservation

Society. ese links mean you will benefit

from frequent guest lecturers, placement

opportunities and project work. Many

students choose to work with conservation

organisations both in the UK and overseas

during their vacations.

Biosciences students in Cornwall also run

their own society, EcoSoc, which organises

social events, guest lectures and outings.

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Ho your egreeis structuree degrees are divided into core and

optional modules, which gives you the

flexibility to structure your degree according

to your specific interests. Individual

modules are worth 15 or 30 credits each.

Full-time undergraduates need to take

120 credits in each year. Within Biosciences,

in addition to the core modules, you can

choose from an extensive range of optionsin all years, which are listed towards the

back of this brochure.

For up-to-date details of all our

programmes and modules, please check

www.exeter.ac.uk/biosciences

BSc Biological Sciences

LOCATION:EXETER STREATHAM CAMPUS

is is our most popular and flexible degree

programme. After a foundation first year

which covers the range of biology from

molecules to ecosystems, you have complete

freedom of module choice in your second and

third years. Options range from forensic

science to the ecology of environmental

change; from mammalian biology to medical

biotechnology; from human molecular biology

to a coral reef field course. You can mould your

degree as you wish, specialising if you want

to, or keeping your biological choices broad.

is programme is available as a four-year

degree with the third year spent studying at

a partner university abroad. See page 10 for

further details.

Year 1:You will be introduced to moderntechniques associated with biology research

and their application, within a range of

fields from biotechnology industries

to biodiversity conservation. Modules

include topics in biochemistry, genetics,

microbiology, physiology and ecology.

Year 2: ere is only one compulsorymodule in the second year (Research Skills

and Bioethics) and this forms a foundation

for the work of the final year research

project. Options for the remaining

credits are chosen from a wide range of

modules. ese will help your understanding

of key concepts in biological sciences and

also offer you the opportunity to specialise

within particular areas. If you are interested

in ecology, you can attend one of our

optional ecology field courses in Cornwall

or overseas.

Year 3: In the third year, youll have theopportunity to focus on an area of biology

that particularly interests you. During

the first two terms you will undertake

an independent research project or

dissertation. e project may be field based

and/or laboratory based, or even computer

based, and is centred on a research group

in the School of Biosciences. Under the

academic supervision of a member of staff

youll develop the skill set needed to move

forward as a science graduate.

BSc BiochemistryLOCATION:

EXETER STREATHAM CAMPUS

is new degree programme in Biochemistry

is aimed at understanding biological systems

at a cellular level. After a broad foundation

first year, this degree focuses on cellular

biochemistry, providing specialist modules

aimed at understanding key topics at the

frontiers of cell biology. As you progress

through years two and three, a wide choice

of biochemistry module options is available,including metabolism, molecular biology of

the cell, cell cycle and cancer, and cellular

basis of immunity.

is programme is also available as a

four-year degree with the third year spent

studying at a partner university abroad.

See page 10 for further details.

Year 1:Year one provides a firmfoundation for your degree with modules

in biochemistry, cell biology, genetics,

microbiology, organic and inorganic

chemistry and biotechnology forming the

core of your year 1 course, with optionsavailable in physical chemistry and

biological topics.

Year 2: In addition to core biochemistry,organic chemistry, genomics and

biotechnology modules, youll choose

three option modules in subjects ranging

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from biological chemistry to humanmolecular biology and evolutionary biology.

Year 3:Around the core topic of molecularcell biology you will choose a research

project or dissertation, plus a flexible

choice of modules from a wide range

within biochemistry, molecular biology

and biological chemistry.

BSc Biological an Meicinal ChemistryLOCATION:EXETER STREATHAM CAMPUS

is degree provides training in both

biological sciences and chemistry and shows

how these multidisciplinary areas relate to

aspects of medicine and drug design. Module

choices in your second and third year allow

further specialisation in forensic science,

cell biology, molecular biology and genomics

and biotechnology. is programme is also

available as a four-year degree with the third

year spent studying at a partner university

abroad. See page 10 for further details.

Year 1:You will develop an understandingof the fundamentals of cell structure and

physiology, genetics, microbiology, and

molecular biology as well as chemistry and

biochemistry. Practical work is designed to

complement the lecture courses. You will

receive training in key scientific skills as part

of the Fundamental Skills for Biosciences

module, which includes tutorials.

Year 2: In addition to core molecularbiology and chemistry, you will also

study interface subjects such as analytical

biochemistry, metabolism, and chemistry

of biological systems. You can also take

an option in human molecular biology,

cell biology or forensic science.

Year 3:You will study further topicsappropriate to this special discipline

including pharmacology, medicinal chemistryand drug design. Optional modules allow you

to learn about specialist areas of chemistry

and medical biosciences. During the first two

terms you will undertake an independent

research project or dissertation centred

on the research work of members of staff.

You will be able to choose from projects in

the areas of biological science, chemistry,

biochemistry or clinical research.

BSc Biological an Meicinal Chemistryith Inustrial Experience

LOCATION:

EXETER STREATHAM CAMPUSis four-year version of the Biological and

Medicinal Chemistry degree includes a paid

year in industry between the second and

third years. In your third year you spend a

salaried year working on a research project

in either the chemical, pharmaceutical or

biotechnology sectors. We have established

collaborations with local, national and multi-

national companies.

We find that our students gain valuable

experience from working in industry; not

only first-hand knowledge, but improving

personal and transferable skills, making newcontacts and enhancing employability

our industrial placement degrees produce

experienced graduates and the placement

companies often offer employment after

graduation.

During your year in industry you are paid by

the company and take two modules: Learning

from Industrial Experience andIndustrial

Placement and Report. You will have regular

contact with an academic supervisor in

addition to an industrial supervisor at the

company.

BSc Biology an Animal BehaviourLOCATION:EXETER STREATHAM CAMPUS

is programme is designed to introduce you

to animal behaviour, provide fundamental

concepts, facts and methods in the discipline,

and encourage you to apply your knowledge

and acquired methods with wild or captive

animals. e programme is taught jointly by

the Schools of Psychology and Biosciences

and provides a good foundation for any

student who is interested in the biological

basis of behaviour. Practical classes will

give you training in quantitative, field

and laboratory-based, observational andexperimental methodology.

Year 1:You will be introduced to animalbehaviour and diversity as well as core

biological concepts such as genetics,

physiology and ecology. Statistics and data

analysis important for analysing animal

behaviour also form part of the first year

curriculum.

Year 2: Further laboratory and fieldmethods in animal behaviour are core

to your degree in year two, including

statistical and evolutionary analysis and a

UK field course. A range of ecological and

physiological options is available, including

a field course in Cornwall. In addition,

animal behaviour options are available

such asNeuroethology, Sensory Ecology and

Behaviour, and Evolution and Behaviour.

Year 3: Building on the skills you will havedeveloped in years one and two, you will

undertake a research project or dissertation,

and will choose from a balanced range

of seminar or lecture-based options in

animal behaviour, psychology, ecology

and evolution.

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6 Degree programmes

BSc Conservation Biology an EcologyLOCATION:

CORNwALL CAMPUS

is degree programme offers you more

direct field experience than any other Ecology

course in the UK, in locations from Cornwall

to Africa. rough this hands-on experience

you will gain skills that are essential for

working conservationists and ecologists,including wildlife identification and data

handling.

In the first year, we take full advantage of

Cornwalls rich landscapes and you will have

many one-day field trips around the South

West Peninsula. In the second year, wider

experience comes as a result of a variety of

field courses in the UK and Europe, while in

the third year we go overseas currently to

South Africa or Spain.

In all these locations we teach vital

identification skills and census techniques

while at the same time studying local ecologyand conservation issues.


degree with the third year spent studying at

a partner university abroad. See page 10 for

further details.

Year 1:You will take modules covering abroad spectrum of topics in biology, ecology

and conservation, plus your choices from

related subjects, to prepare you for your

advanced specialist modules in years two

and three. Biology modules based on field

trips, led by wildlife specialists, are an

exciting aspect of the programme, during

which you will survey a wide range of

animals and plants, from marine mammals

to heathland flowers, in their natural

environments, recording how they interact

with their surroundings and humans.

In addition, you can choose one module

from Geography or Geology (subject to

timetabling and availability).Year 2: In year two you will continue toexplore conservation and ecology and

develop your analytical skills. You will

have the opportunity to participate in two

European field courses. In the Easter term

break we offer field courses in behaviour and

biodiversity to either the Isles of Scilly or

Cyprus and in the summer break you can

choose a field course in practical skills in

ecology in Scotland, Dorset or Cornwall. In

addition, you will have a range of optional

lecture-based modules covering a diverse

range of topics including wildlife disease,animal development and diversity, and

behaviour.

Year 3: During this year, the emphasison field-based experience becomes even

greater. One of the optional modules

includes a safari-style field course to Africa,

where you will use the skills you have built

up over the previous two years and note the

striking interplay between the worlds most

spectacular wildlife and the growth of a

developing nation. You will also carry out

a piece of research under the supervision of

a member of Biology staff. Research projects

may be based in the field or laboratory and

will deal with questions and issues at the

cutting edge of conservation and ecology.

In each year it is only compulsory to take

one of the field work modules, although you

can selet the other as an option.

BSc Conservation Biologyan Geography

LOCATION:CORNwALL CAMPUS

is Joint Honours programme gives you

the opportunity to divide your study 50/50

between these two complementary areas

of interest. You will study the core modules

from each subject and a selection of options

(details can be found towards the back of

this brochure).

e degree brings together modules taught

by the Centre for Ecology and Conservation

and the School of Geography and focuseson the themes that link the two subjects

ranging from the management of the

countryside, through environmental

sciences to evolution.

e programme is aimed at students with

biological and/or geographical backgrounds

and is firmly based in practical techniques

and field work. For more information

about Geography, please refer to the

Geography website at www.exeter.ac.uk/

cornwall/geography

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BSc Evolutionary BiologyLOCATION:CORNwALL CAMPUS

Evolutionary Biology is a fast growing area

of study, utilising ever more sophisticated

technology to unravel the history of life on

earth. As a student you will draw from fields

which include genetics, animal behaviour

and psychology, and examine evolution

from many perspectives from the smallest

building blocks of life to entire ecosystems.


degree with the third year spent studying ata partner university abroad. See page 10 for

further details.

Year 1:You will develop both knowledge andpractical skills in evolutionary ecology. is

year will include lectures and laboratory

work, introducing you to modern approaches

to understanding evolution. You will also

develop important communication and

analytical skills.

Year 2: In your second year you will continueto examine the basis for evolutionary change,

including consideration of both the ecological

and genetic mechanisms driving adaptiveevolution. You will further develop essential

analytical and communication skills. Finally,

you will begin to personalise your degree

programme by choosing optional modules in

diverse areas such as biodiversity, behaviour

and development.

Year 3: In your final year you will undertakea research project with a member of

academic staff. Our students are full

participants in the research process and we

have had a number of students contribute to

published research. Outside of the research

project you will have complete freedom

to choose among our final year modules,

tailoring your degree to your specific

interests, whether they be in life history,

behaviour, reproduction or public perception

of science.

BSc Human BiosciencesLOCATION: EXETER STREATHAM

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Human Biosciences at Exeter is taught

jointly by the Schools of Biosciences and

Sport and Health Sciences and represents an

innovative collaborative teaching response

to a broadening demand for graduates withskills in biological and sport science. It allows

you to study scientific aspects of health,

physical activity and biotechnology and

recognises the importance that exercise

can play in the prevention and treatment

of disease. You will receive a thorough

grounding in the study of human and

molecular biology together with the

various sub-disciplines of exercise and

sport sciences, including biomechanics,

kinesiology, human and applied physiology,

molecular biology, genetics and medical

microbiology.Year 1:Your first year will provide you witha foundation in exercise science and biology.

Practical work is designed to complement

the lecture courses. You will receive

training in key scientific skills as part


module.

Year 2: In your second year, the modulesbuild on the knowledge and skills obtained

in the first year. You can now begin to tailor

your degree to suit your personal interests

in biology and exercise and sports sciences.

Year 3:You have the opportunity tofocus on areas of biology and exercise and

sport sciences that particularly interest

you. During the first two terms you will

undertake a project/dissertation centred

on the research work of a member of staff.

Under their academic supervision, youll

develop the skill set needed to move forward

as a science graduate.

BSc Molecular BiologyLOCATION:EXETER STREATHAM CAMPUS

Molecular biology and genomics are atthe heart of modern biology. is degree

programme gives you a chance to study

these subjects in depth to the frontiers of

modern research, while retaining much of

the flexibility of the Biological Sciences

programme. Building on a foundation first

year, an increasing choice of options is

offered in your second and third years,

ranging from microbiology, ecotoxicology

and human molecular biology to metabolism

and pharmacology. is programme is

also available as a four-year degree with

the third year spent studying at a partneruniversity abroad: see page 10 for further

details.

Year 1:You will develop an understandingof the fundamentals of molecular and

cell biology, genetics, microbiology and

biochemistry as well as their applications in

biotechnology. You can also choose between

chemistry or animal and plant options.

Practical work is designed to complement

the lecture courses. You will receive

training in key scientific skills as part


module, which includes tutorials.

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Evolution explains the observed biological world. Understanding evolution is

critical to predicting and ameliorating biological catastrophes. An understanding

of evolution also identifies solutions; for example, evolution is the reason why we

can study flies or worms to understand human diseases. Staff at Exeter study

evolution to tackle the most important biological problems facing the world today.

Our goal is to produce graduates that are broadly trained and poised to provide

the approaches and solutions to questions that have not even been identified.

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8 Degree programmes

Year 2: In this year you will learnabout research and analytical skills and

technologies important for molecular

biology, for example modern genomics

technologies. A good range of options in

biological and molecular subjects allows

you to begin to tailor your degree course

towards areas that most interest you.

Year 3: In the third year you have theopportunity to really focus on learning

at the cutting edge of molecular biology.

During the first two terms you will

undertake an independent research project

centred on the research work of members of

staff, or dissertations. Under their academic

supervision, youll develop the skill set

needed to move forward as a science

graduate.

BSc Molecular Biology ithInustrial Experience

LOCATION:EXETER STREATHAM CAMPUS

is four-year version of the Molecular

Biology degree includes a paid year in

industry between the second and final years.In your third year you spend a year working

on a research project in the biotechnology

or pharmaceutical sectors. We have

established collaborations with local,

national and multi-national companies.

We find that our students gain valuable

experience from working in industry: not

only first-hand knowledge, but improving

personal and transferable skills, making

new contacts and enhancing employability.

Our industrial placement degrees produce

experienced graduates and the placement

companies often offer employment aftergraduation.

During your year in industry you are paid

by the company and take two modules:

Learning from Industrial Experience and

Industrial Placement and Report. You will

have regular contact with an academic

supervisor in addition to an industrial

supervisor at the company.

BSc ZoologyLOCATION:

CORNwALL CAMPUS

At our Cornwall Campus we have

one of the largest groups of scientists

specialising in animal behaviour, ecology

and conservation in the UK, and this degree

builds on our internationally recognised

expertise in this field. It focuses on an

understanding of animal biology, with anemphasis on whole animal biology, ecology

and behaviour, and the evolution of animal

life histories.

Like our other Cornwall-based degrees, the

BSc Zoology involves a significant field work

component. It is also available as a four-year

study abroad option (see page 10 for further

details). It will be of interest to students

seeking graduate careers in both human

and veterinary sciences, as well as in animal

ecology and behaviour.

Year 1: In your first year you will explore

animals in the context of the environmentsin which they live. You will examine zoology

from molecules to ecosystems. You will

also begin to develop both analytical and

communication skills that are key to success

in science. You will get experience in the

modern techniques used to generate

knowledge about animal systems.

Year 2:Your second year will build on thegeneral principles gained in the first year.

You will explore how animal development

relates to the diversity of animal forms and

examine animal behaviour as it relates to

life history and adaptive evolution. Youwill also have a range of optional modules

to choose from, including a field course.

You will be able to go on either one of the

behaviour and biodiversity field courses

that run over the Easter break or a practical

skills in ecology field course during the

summer break.

Year 3: In your final year you will havethe opportunity to put your analytical and

experimental skills to use through your

research project with a member of academic

staff. Our students work side-by-side with

researchers, developing an independent

research project. You will also have the

opportunity to go on one of our final year

field courses to either Africa or Spain.

In each year it is only compulsory to take

one field work module, although you can

select the other as an option.

E

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STEPHEN AVES, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY


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Learning and teaching is through lectures,

seminars, tutorials, field work, laboratory

sessions and independent study with

internationally recognised, research-active

staff. You will have the opportunity to

undertake challenging independent research

projects dealing with questions and issues at

the cutting edge of life science research.

Regular research seminars, by Exeter staff

and visiting lecturers, bring you the latest

issues on a wide range of research topics.

Our staff have close links with a wide range

of industrial, medical and conservation

organisations, with whom there may be the

chance to collaborate for your third-year

research project. Many of our students also

work with these organisations during their

vacations.

We offer excellent facilities including modern,

fully-equipped teaching laboratories. Further

information about the facilities at each

campus can be found on pages 2 and 3.

You get, on average, 300 hours of contact

time per year with your tutors and you will beexpected to supplement your lectures with

independent study.

We are one of the few universities to

provide a Team Development Programme,

as part of our commitmentto yourpersonal

transferable skills training. You will work with

your tutor group (six to eight students) for

half-day sessions involving tasks,problem

solving and team skills.

A virtual learning environment is available

to all students for online access to learning

materials.

Research-le teachingWe believe every student benefits from

being part of a research-led culture and being

taught by experts. You will discuss the very

latest ideas in seminars and tutorials and,

in appropriate degree programmes, you will

become an active member of a research team.

e complementary expertise of our staff

ensures a vibrant, collaborative research

culture within the Schools six research

groups: Behaviour; Ecology and Conservation

Biology; Ecotoxicology and Ecophysiology;

Evolutionary Genetics; Molecules and Cells;

and Plant and Microbial Sciences. e 2008

Research Assessment Exercise evidenced

world-leading research in each of these

groups.

Research from the School has regularly

appeared in Science,Nature and leading

specialist journals, and continues to make

an impact across the subject. e School

currently has 12 million in research grants,

including substantial research funding from

the research councils (BBSRC, EPSRC, NERC),

governmental and intergovernmentalagencies (Darwin Initiative, Defra,

Environment Agency, FCO, World Bank)

and charities and commercial sponsors

(Leverhulme Trust, Nuffield Foundation,

RSPB, Syngenta, Schlumberger, Shell Global

Solutions, the Royal Society, Wellcome

Trust). Our success rate in BBSRC response

mode is above the national average and the

School ranks in the top six universities for

successful NERC awards.

Acaemic supporte School of Biosciences offers

undergraduate students the opportunity

to join a friendly, close-knit School with

a supportive learning environment. All

students are allocated a personal tutor who

acts as a mentor on academic work, as well as

a source of advice for accessing wider student

services. A Student-Staff Liaison Committee

acts as a forum for suggestions and feedback

to and from School staff.

Both our campus locations provide a

community feel for our students, and the

team spirit is evident in something as simple

as gathering together for tea breaks or at

social events, or as memorable as shared

field trip experiences or group research

projects. Our academics and students have

a good amount of contact time and develop

strong working relationships over the course

of a degree programme, a factor we feel is

important to students success.

We also have a lively community of

undergraduate students who run BioSoc in

Exeter and EcoSoc in Cornwall. roughoutthe year these societies run social events,

guest lectures and outings. Joining BioSoc or

EcoSoc is a chance to become involved and to

get to know students on other programmes

and in different year groups within the

School. Members of the committee often act

as a point of contact for the Students Guild

Union, Biosciences staff and other students.

Learning and teaching


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10 Money matters

AssessmentYou must pass your first year assessment in

order to progress to the second year, but the

results do not count towards your degree

classification. For three-year programmes,

the assessments in the second and third years

contribute to your final degree classification.

For four-year programmes the assessments

in the fourth year also contribute to your

final degree classification.

For full details of the assessment criteria

for each module, check the undergraduate

section of our website at www.exeter.ac.uk/biosciences

Stuy abroaOur four-year With Study Abroad degrees

give you the opportunity to spend your

third year studying at a university in North

America or Australia. Credit for academic

work during your year abroad is arranged

by agreement between Exeter and the host

institution. ese marks are then translated

back into your degree at Exeter.

We have a number of partners in the USA

including Coastal Carolina University,

University of Southern Mississippi, Montana

State University and Iowa State University.

In Canada we have Carlton University in

Ottawa and the University of Victoria on

Vancouver Island. Each university has

modules unique to their local area such as

rocky mountain ecology in Montana and

shark biology at Coastal Carolina. Students

are encouraged to spend three quarters of

their time studying science-based subjects

and one quarter studying a minor subject.

e minor encourages students to explore

many different subjects ranging fromSpanish to scuba diving or comparative

theology.

We are developing links with universities

in Australia and New Zealand including

the University of Queensland and Deakin

University amongst others.

You must apply directly through UCAS for

the four-year With Study Abroad degree

programmes and there are higher entry

requirements compared with our three-year

degrees. ere are also strict progression

criteria through each year: students must

attain an overall upper second class result in

both their first year and second year to meet

the progression criteria in Exeter and the

entrance criteria of the host institution.

For your year abroad you will be charged

only half your yearly tuition fees in Exeter

and no tuition fees in the US. You will need

to pay the return air fare and additional

costs such as visa applications. Fluctuationsin the exchange rate may make the cost of

living more or less expensive than living in

Exeter. You will also need to demonstrate

that you have the ability to support your

travel with a statement of funds prior to the

application for a visa and a place at the host

institution. You may be able to get some LA

assistance and can use your Student Loan

towards this.

Money mattersA range of financial support is available

for undergraduate students studying atUniversity. Full details can be found on the

University website at www.exeter.ac.uk/

undergraduate/money

e School of Biosciences also awards in

the region of six School Scholarships each

year worth 1,000 per year over three years.

Candidates are selected within the School

and must achieve AAA in their A levels or

equivalent to be considered.

Field work is an important component

of many of our degree programmes and does

incur some costs. e module informationlisted in this brochure includes details of

optional and compulsory field work and

the typical costs.

CareersKey skills are integrated into all our

undergraduate programmes to ensure

students gain not just subject knowledge,

but the transferable skills valued by

employers such as analytical problem

solving, teamwork and organising and

communicating information. Group

learning, peer level assessment and key

vocational skills, such as advanced

laboratory training within molecular

biology, also enhance the employability of

our students. Students receive dedicated

biosciences career management in the

School based, primarily, on our strong

tutorial system and a series of seminars

and visits by scientists working in a number

of diverse industries. is programme of

employer visits is now well established

and includes major scientific employers,

biotechnology companies, science

recruitment agencies and the Peninsula

Dental School graduate entry scheme.

e Careers and Employment Service

(CES) works very closely with the Schools

Employability Officer to ensure that

students can find out about a wide

variety of careers through employer fairs,

workshops and presentations. In the second

year of study, career management skills for

Biosciences students are addressed as part

of a core module. ese skill workshops can

count towards the Exeter Award, which is

designed to enhance the employability of

University of Exeter graduates by providing

official recognition and evidence of activities

and achievements including attendance

at skill workshops, training courses,

participation in sporting and musical

activities and engagement in work

experience and voluntary work.

Our graduates are employed in a wide

variety of related roles in the UK and

overseas including laboratory-based

positions, conservation management,

ecology, teaching and nursing. Others use

the skills gained on their course to enter

widely different career paths in law,

business or management. Many of our

students continue their interest in the

subject by following a further degree or

research in their chosen area.


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Here are just a few examples of the

destinations of our recent graduates:

Scientific Officer, Axiom VeterinaryLaboratories

Microbiologist, ermofisher Scientific

Editorial Assistant, Select Science

Online Campaign Coordinator, Select

Science

Headhunter, Robert Walters Plc

Trainee Accountant, Guernsey

Environmental Consultant, Environmental

Perspectives

Ecologist, Environmental Assessment

Services Limited

Microbiologist, Oxoid

Investment Reviewer, Lloyds Banking

Group

Engineer, Pell Frischmann

Wildlife Health Research Officer, Wildfowl

and Wetlands Trust

Wildlife Observer, University of

Cambridge, South Africa

Research, Beatson Institute for Cancer

Research

Medical Laboratory Assistant, North

Bristol Trust

PhD Aquatic Ecotoxicology, University

of Exeter

PGCE Secondary Science, University

of Exeter

PhD, Medical Research Council, London

Graduate Diploma in Law, College of Law

PhD Nanoprobes, University of

Nottingham

MA International Management, University

of Exeter

MSc Aquatic Biology and Resource

Management, University of Exeter

MSc Biochemical Engineering, University

College London

Entry requirementsand applyingYou can find a summary of our typical entry

requirements on the inside front cover

of this brochure. You will need a GCE A level

(or equivalent) in Biology. For the degree

programmes based in Exeter you will also

need another science subject, which can

include one of the following: Chemistry,

Computer Science, Design and Technology,

Electronics, Environmental Science,

Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics,

Psychology, Science, Sport and Physical

Education or Statistics. A level Chemistry is

normally required for the Biochemistry and

the Biological and Medicinal Chemistrydegree programmes. For programmes in

Cornwall, a second science subject (in addition

to Biology) is desirable but not essential.

You will also need the equivalent of GCSE

Mathematics at grade B and a pass in

either GCSE Double Award Science or

GCSE Chemistry.

e full and most up-to-date information

about Biosciences is on the undergraduate

website at www.exeter.ac.uk/

undergraduate/degrees/biosciences and

we strongly advise that you check this before

attending an open day or making your

application.

We make every effort to ensure that the entry

requirements are as up-to-date as possible in

our printed literature. However, since this is

printed well in advance of the start of the

admissions cycle, in some cases our entry

requirements and offers will change.

If you are an international student you

should consult our general and subject-

specific entry requirements information for

A levels and the International Baccalaureate,

but the University also recognises a widerange of international qualifications. You

can find further information about academic

and English language entry requirements

at www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/

international

For information on the application, decision,

offer and confirmation process, please

visit www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/

applications

International studentse University has a thriving international

student community of around 2,500

students from over 120 countries. In

addition to an active International Society,

the University has a number of student

societies representing different nationality

or ethnic groups.

In the School we pride ourselves on making

you feel welcome and at home. Each student

has a personal tutor who can offer guidance

and support. ere is also an International

Student Adviser to help with welfare and visa

issues and the University organises a meet

and greet service and Welcome Week for

new international students.

e INTO University of Exeter Centre

provides a variety of courses for students

who need to improve their academic

English or top up their subject knowledge

before starting a degree. e nine-month

foundation programme for international

students is designed for students whose

previous academic qualifications do not meet

the entrance requirements for direct entry.

e INTO Centre also offers five and 10

week pre-sessional English programmes

and free in-sessional English language

support for students who meet our linguistic

requirements. For further information visit

www.into.uk.com/exeter

e International Office website contains

much more information and can be found

at www.exeter.ac.uk/international


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Biosciences modules 15

Human Anatomy

Human Physiology

Introuction to

Animal Behaviour

Introuction toBiotechnology

Introuction toConservation anEcology

Introuction to

Ecology

Introuction toEvolution anEcology

Introuction tothe Evolution ofBehaviour

Year 1Animal diversityan Behaviour

Animal an PlantPhysiology

Biochemistry

Essential Elementsof Life

Fiel Techniques inConservation Biology

an Ecology

Funamental Sillsfor Biosciences

Genetics

Groth anMaturation

Introduces you to the diversity of animals and

how their ecological requirements and life history

patterns affect the behaviour needed for survival

and reproduction. You will explore the problems

which individuals need to solve in each habitat,

how behaviour is involved in this ecological

adaptation, and how it minimises the need for

physiological and morphological adaptations.

We explore the essential features of anatomy

and how this relates to physiological function

throughout the various animals (eg, invertebrates,

fish, reptiles, birds, mammals including humans)

and plants (eg, algae, bryophytes, gymnosperms,angiosperms), with an emphasis on structure and

how this relates to function, especially physiology,

lifestyle and habitat.

Biochemistry provides the core knowledge and

skills to enhance your performance in the area of

biological chemistry.

Examines the chemistry of oxygen and reactive

oxygen species, which contribute to oxidative

stress and play a role in Parkinsons and

Alzheimers diseases.

During this module you will become familiar with

the local fauna and flora, covering its biodiversity

and introducing ecology and conservation biology.You will develop vital key identification skills and

an understanding of taxonomy and phylogeny and

an appreciation of ecological and conservation

issues.

Introduces the underlying concepts required for

laboratory-based biosciences, including modern

laboratory techniques, safety issues, designing

experiments and analysing and presenting

scientific data. Team development training and

small-group tutorial work are features of this

module.

Genetics is fundamental to any understanding of

the biosciences and underpins any degree in the

subject. This module aims to provide you with abasic understanding of how information is stored

and expressed in cells, the differential role of

genes and the environment on expression of a

phenotype, and of the behaviour of genes in

populations.

Provides a foundation in the growth and

maturation of the human body and prepares you

for second- and third-year modules, in particular,

paediatric exercise physiology. The module

will address issues related to the measurement

of the human body.

You will develop a clear understanding of the

anatomical location, structure and function

of the musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary

systems. Knowledge of each component will allow

comprehension of the inter-relationships between

the bodys systems and the ability to associate

movement patterns with muscle groups.

Provides the opportunity to learn factual material

related to exercise and sport within a physiological

context. You will develop practical laboratory-

based skills and be expected to apply knowledge

to an exercise or sports context.

Considers ethology, sociobiology and behavioural

ecology. You will be introduced to the observationand description of behaviour, behaviour in its

ecological and social context, proximate and

ultimate causes, and formulating and testing

simple hypotheses about the function and utility

of behaviour.

Provides an introduction to the commercial

exploitation of biology and explores its impact

on research, business and society.

What is ecology? What is conservation biology?

This module introduces the fundamentals of each

topic and will provide you with core knowledge of

ecology and conservation.

Covers topics across the range of ecological

scales, including individual behaviour, population

dynamics, community ecology, biogeography and

ecosystems. The relationship between ecology and

conservation is explored. Practical investigations

introduce basic scientific testing of ecological

hypotheses, including data collection, analysis,

interpretation and reporting.

Provides a grounding in the basic principles

and significance of Darwinian evolution in an

ecological context. It introduces the processes of

evolution that result in the wealth of biodiversity

evident in the patterns of evolutionary outcome

through a focus on topics such as selection,

variation, speciation, co-evolution, and life in

groups.

Introduces the principles of evolution and the

wide-spread application of these principles to the

scientific study of behaviour. You will be guided to

explore, using evidence from empirical field and

laboratory studies, the effects of natural selection

on mate choice, foraging behaviour, family

interactions and altruism in animals, and patterns

of evolution amongst various animal groups.


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LaboratoryTechniques inZoology anEvolution

Microbiology anCell Biology

Physical Chemistryfor the Life Sciences

Structure anReactivity of OrganicCompouns 1

The diversity of

Animals, Plantsan Protists

Introuction toStatistics

Introuction toZoology

key Sills in Ecologyan Evolution

kinesiology anBiomechanics

Provides an introduction to basic statistical

methods for drawing valid conclusions from

empirical data. You will gain a basic understanding

of the central theoretical principles underlying

statistical tests and become proficient in their use.

Develops a core knowledge of biodiversity and

macroevolutionary patterns that will form a

grounding for future studies. You will attend

lectures covering a wide range of topics from the

origin of life to the evolution ofHomo sapiens.

In practical classes you will learn about animaldiversity, concentrating on function and

adaptation to environments and ecosystems.

Develops a variety of practical and transferable

skills in areas such as teamwork, scientific report

writing, oral presentations, study skills, basic

laboratory skills, experimental design, data

handling, display and interpretation, and basic

statistical analysis.

Provides a fundamental grounding in sport- and

exercise-related kinesiology and biomechanics,

introducing methods for assessment of linear

movement in sports. You will develop an

understanding of linear kinematics and linear

kinetics, and learn to apply these principles tothe analysis of human movement and sports

performance.

Develops an understanding of the principles

behind some of the most important laboratory

techniques used in modern zoology and

evolutionary biology laboratories. The techniques

covered will be those you are likely to encounter

in your career and will include techniques widely

employed by the Universitys research groups.

Core concepts in microbiology and cell biology are

fundamental to your understanding of biological

sciences and underpin Single Honours degrees in

the subject. This module provides you with therequired foundation to take second and third

year modules inMicrobiology, Cell Biology andDevelopmental Biology.

Introduces the ideas of the fundamental structure

of matter and how chemical processes may be

measured.

Building on the principles of structure and

reactivity of organic molecules, this module

provides fundamental information on aspects

of stereochemistry and the basics of addition,

substitution and elimination reactions.

Provides an introduction to the structure,

reproduction and lifestyles of all the majorgroups of eukaryotic organisms.

Biosciences modules continued

I am committed to a career in conservation so the Conservation Biology and

Ecology degree was right up my street. I carried out extensive field work in

Cornwall and Kenya and undertook specific modules studying innovations in

conservation including studies of ecotourism and marine mammal migration.

I am sure that this training, along with the excellent career guidance of the

staff stood me in good stead. I very quickly landed a position on the Isle of

Mull working for Sea Life Surveys.

CLARE WIGMORE, BSC CONSERVATION BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY GRADUATE


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Biosciences modules continued

Critical Thining anScientific Reasoning

developmentan diversity

developmentalBiology

Ecology anEnvironment

Elements ofChemistry inBiological Systems

Evolution an

Behaviour

Evolution anInformatics

Year 2Analysis of BiologicalMacromolecules

Animal Behaviourin the wil

Animal Ecophysiology

Applie Biomechanics

Behaviour anBioiversity FielCourse

Bioiversity anConservation

Cell Biology

Coral Reef FielCourse (Bahamas)

Introduces you to the state-of-the-art methods

used to analyse and characterise biological

macromolecules. Lectures are supplemented by

practical sessions where you will work in groups

and learn how to fractionate proteins from cells,

purify proteins by different chromatographic

methods, assay specific enzymes and analyse their

results by gel electrophoresis.

Introduces the concepts of behaviour and lifehistory in an evolutionary context. The module

focuses on animals in natural environments as

well as experimental systems to build on your

understanding of why animals behave in the way

they do and the evolutionary forces acting on

animal life history and behaviour.

Explores the major physiological processes

in animals and how these relate to ecological

niche. You will cover metabolism, respiration,

endocrinology, reproduction and osmoregulation.

Aims to develop your ability to apply

biomechanical principles to the analysis of exercise

and sports movements. It continues to develop,

from core biomechanical modules, issues related tosport and biomechanics. The principles involved

will be illustrated through examples from sporting

and recreational environments.

This field-based module runs during the Easter

break and involves a week-long field course in your

choice of either the Isles of Scilly or Northern

Cyprus. On each of these there is extensive project

work and experience will be gained in the study of

behaviour and biodiversity at a range of key sites.

There is an additional cost associated with this

field course. As a guide, in 2009 this field course

cost 50 for the Isle of Scilly option and 350

for Cyprus.

Introduces the study of biodiversity andconservation biology and emphasises their

growing importance. We provide up-to-date

information on global and local conservation

issues, concluding with a discussion of how

conservation work can scale-up, via scientific

collaboration, to solutions to national and global

conservation problems.

Studies a range of important cellular processes

in depth, including intracellular transport, cell

polarity, cell cycle regulation and cell migration.

This field course introduces the ecology and

conservation of tropical marine habitats including

coral reefs, seagrass beds and mangroves. The

course includes travel to The Bahamas for a weekof snorkelling where target research projects will

be spent on patch reefs, seagrass beds and

mangroves. There is an additional cost associated

with this field course. As a guide, in 2009 this field

course cost 1,100.

In this module you will consider not only critical

thinking and scientific reasoning but the very basis

of knowledge itself. The module explores questions

such as how knowledge is created and validated,

and the role of universities in the creation and

validation of knowledge, as well as exploring key

skills for critical thinking and evaluating evidenceapplicable to all disciplines.

A zoologist should be able to recognise the

essential characteristics of any species, compare

it to other related species and provide insight on

its mode of life, physiology, and the ecological

community it belongs to. This module is designed

not only to describe the morphology of animals,

but also to understand the developmental

processes that lead to the diversity of animal

forms.

In this module you will study principles of

development in various organisms that include

animal embryos, plants and micro-organisms.

Develops an understanding of some of the

fundamental concepts, methods and results in the

scientific study of ecology, biodiversity and the

environment. The module will use examples from

both terrestrial and aquatic systems and is a

valuable complement to some of the Schools

ecology field courses.

Provides a more in-depth study of the processes

of physical chemistry, redox reactions and bio-

inorganic chemistry. You will then move on to

study the role of metallochemistry in biology

and medicine.

Develops your knowledge and understanding of

both the pattern and process of the evolution ofbehaviour and the sensory systems which control

it, and how behaviour affects the evolution of

other traits. This knowledge and understanding

will be developed through the use of examples

drawn from a diversity of both vertebrate and

invertebrate groups.

Explores the use of methods to reconstruct

evolutionary history via phylogenetic trees,

the concept of natural selection, and modes of

speciation. Practical classes make use of a range

of unique resources maintained in the School.


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kinesiology anBiomechanics

Laboratory an FielMethos in AnimalBehaviour (incluingUk Fiel Course)

Marine Biology

Meical an GeneralMicrobiology

Metabolism

Molecular Biologyof the Cell

Neuroethology

Population an

Community Ecology

Practical Sills inEcology Fiel Course

Evolutionary Ecology

EvolutionaryGenetics

Exercise anPublic Health

Exercise Physiology

ExerciseProgramming

Forensic Science

Genomics anBiotechnology

Human MolecularBiology

Develops and expands your understanding of

evolution and ecology by considering the ecological

mechanisms underlying evolutionary change.

It will focus on the concepts of environmental

variation and the mechanisms underlying how

and why the diversity of life has evolved, including

concepts of speciation, co-evolution and plant-

animal interactions.

Develops and expands your understanding

of the principles introduced inIntroduction to

Evolution and Ecology by considering the genetic

mechanisms underlying evolutionary change.

This module focuses on the concepts of genetic

variation and the forces underlying the changes

in allele frequency over time.

This key module provides the knowledge and skills

concerning the role of exercise in the promotion of

health and prevention and treatment of disease.

You will learn how exercise promotion operates

in the context of health services, how to assess

exercise and exercise outcomes and how to

evaluate the effectiveness of exercise promotion

programmes.

In this module you will explore the bodys

physiological response to exercise. The module

deals with the assessment and interpretation of

aerobic and anaerobic fitness and performance,

blood lactate, lactate and ventilatory thresholdsand cardiovascular control during exercise.

Designed to provide you with the theoretical

foundation and practical experience of designing

fitness programmes for athletes and the

recreational participant. This is a complex skill

requiring the precise identification of fitness goals,

knowledge of the specific fitness demands of

the activity, an understanding of physiological

adaptations and the ability to construct a feasible

and practical programme for the individual.

In this module you will cover all aspects of forensic

science from the physical principles of ballistics

to DNA fingerprinting and the chemical analysis

of drugs. A large part of the course is taught byvisiting experts, who use these techniques daily,

enabling you to really understand the practical

aspects of forensic science.

This module will focus on state-of-the-art

technology for analysis of genomes and gene

expression and critically discuss their use in

biological research and biotechnology. Practical

classes will consolidate use of internet-based

genomics tools and will provide a platform to

critically discusses case studies.

Looks at how molecular biology, molecular

genetics and genomics are contributing to the

understanding of humans as organisms. The

relationship of humans with other organisms andthe origins of modern humans are also considered.

Aims to develop your understanding of angular

kinematics and angular kinetics and your ability

to apply these concepts to the analysis of human

movement and sports performance. Specific areas

covered include: angular kinematics; angular

kinetics; impulse-momentum relationships;

biomechanical analysis applied to specific sports;

and an introduction to biomechanical aspects

of injury.

Provides critical understanding and practical

training in laboratory and field research

techniques. Following training, you will go through

the full process of designing, running, analysing

and reporting the results of several laboratory

and field investigations, both local and remote

(residential UK Field Course). There is an

additional cost associated with this field course.

As a guide, in 2009 the field course cost 70.

In this module you will cover oceanography,

marine taxonomy, fisheries and food webs,

coral reefs, reproduction and threats to marine

ecosystems. Practical sessions consider the biology

of plankton and marine conservation.

Considers modern approaches to pathogen

detection and the challenges posed by the spread

of antibiotic resistance.

Provides an understanding of selected aspects of

metabolism, important in both medicine andbiotechnology.

Covers a range of topics including cellular

structure, genome organisation and replication,

and genome expression, including protein

modification and targeting.

This option looks at the nervous system basis of

animal behaviour. It covers the neural basis of

behaviour from sensory input through sensory

processing, and integrated sensory maps, to the

neural control of motor patterns, development,

learning and memory.

Develops your expertise in population and

community ecology and includes a field trip toDartmoor. You will develop a broad perspective on

important issues in both fundamental and applied

ecology, including conservation, pest management

and sustainable exploitation of resources.

This field-based module involves attendance on a

week-long field course in your choice of either

Scotland, Dorset or Cornwall. On each of these

there is extensive project work and experience will

be gained in many of the basic skills, measurement

and survey techniques used by modern ecologists.



cost 50 plus transport for Scotland, 50 for

Dorset and was free for Cornwall.


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Biosciences modules continuedStatistics II

Structure anReactivityof OrganicCompouns 2

willife disease

QuantitativeMethos for Ecologyan Evolution

QuantitativeResearch

Research Sillsan Bioethics

Sensory Ecologyan Behaviour

Provides basic training in the collection and

analysis of ecological datasets. You will gain

knowledge of and experience in the modern

scientific method as applied in ecology, including

hypothesis formulation, experimental design and

modern techniques for collecting and analysing

organismal and molecular data.

Provides the tools required for a dissertation using

quantitative methods. It will also serve to aid

your critical digestion of the results of research

articles you read and create an appreciation forthe rationale involved in making the correct

choices when using statistical analyses, including

considering assumptions, limitations and pitfalls.

How should a scientist view the ethical and

social issues that arise from progress in areas of

modern bioscience such as medicine (test-tube

babies), biotechnology (GM crops) and ecology

(environmental change)? Lectures, workshops and

visiting speakers help you to address these vital

questions.

Develops your knowledge and understanding of

the function of the senses in nature, how they

process information, how this relates to behaviour,

the limits of senses as estimators of the real worldand environment, and the implications of the

strengths and weaknesses of each sense to

behaviour and its outcomes.

Most psychological and animal behavioural

research involves quantitative analysis of

numerical data. This module introduces the

statistical method analysis of variance (ANOVA)

that is almost certainly the most widely used

within Psychology.

Shows how the structure of organic compounds

can be determined spectroscopically and explores

a number of key basic reactions.

Develops your knowledge of infectious wildlife

disease, focusing on the main causes of infectious

disease. You will explore how these disease causing

agents interact with wildlife and how wildlife

interacts with disease including immunological

adaptations and responses. Key examples are

used to illustrate the basic microbiology and

immunology and place this knowledge into a

wildlife context.

e Biological and Medicinal Chemistry with Industrial Experience

degree is just as much about discovering what its like to work in

a professional capacity as it is about enhancing your studies. is

experience goes beyond the scope of the course, helping you acquire

an accurate idea of what working in this subject area will be like; from

the initial job searches, applications, interviews and inductions right

through to making use of your knowledge and skills to become a

valued member of the organisation. e year has been valuable for

many reasons and has even left me with several contacts in the

pharmaceutical industry.

GREG STAPLETON , FINAL YEAR BSC BIOLOGICAL AND MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY

WIT H INDUSTRIAL EXPERI ENCE


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Biosciences modules continuedClinical ExercisePrescription

developmentalBiology

dissertation

Ecology ofEnvironmentalChange

Ecology ofInformation Use

Ecotoxicology

EnvironmentalMicrobiology

Evolution ofHuman Behaviour

Evolution ofInfectious diseases

Evolution ofthe Cell

Factors Affecting

Performance

Year 3Africa Fiel Course

Animal BehaviourSeminars

Animal Life History,diversity anConservation

Biology of Sperm

BiomechanicalAnalysis of HumanMovement

Cell Cycle an Cancer

Cellular Basis ofImmunity

Climate Change,

Evolution an PublicPerception of Science

Develops scientific knowledge and understanding

within three main areas ecology, environmental

biology and conservation, while based in a

developing country. The module will introduce

you to a range of Afro-tropical habitats through

observation, data collection, and campfire

discussion based on visits to protected areas,

including inputs from local wildlife management

teams. The module will include a three-day

independent research project in a conservationarea such as a National Park or private reserve.



cost 1,400.

A choice of seminar options is available in topics

such as animal social behaviour, neuroethology,

and sensory ecology. These provide the

opportunity for you to study topics in animal

behaviour by means of seminar presentations,

to deepen your knowledge and understanding.

Designed to develop and expand your

understanding of the principles introduced in

earlier modules by exploring animal life history

diversity and evolution in the context ofconservation and wildlife biology.

Sperm cells display an incredible diversity in form,

which is quite remarkable when all they have to do

is fertilize ova. While the module primarily focuses

on animal sperm, it also uses this unusual cell

as a vehicle to discuss the history of biology,

plus aspects of sexual reproduction, evolution,

selection, unusual genetic systems and speciation.

Aims to further develop your ability to apply

biomechanical principles to the analysis of

human movement. Methods are described for

combining kinetic and kinematic data to improve

understanding of human movement. The use

of modelling techniques to estimate the loads

experienced by structures of the human body

are introduced.

This module will bring you up-to-date with

selected topics in cell and molecular biology that

are relevant to an understanding of cancer biology.

Introduces the science of immunology. Key

components of the immune system are explored

and current research topics used to illustrate

how antibodies are engineered and used in

the diagnosis and prevention of diseases in

contemporary medicine and agriculture.

Develops and expands the principles of ecology

and evolution introduced in your secondyear, leading to an understanding of their

implications for public policy issues and the

public understanding of science.

The use of exercise as a treatment strategy is

becomingly increasingly advocated for a range of

clinical conditions. This module will equip you

with the ability to prescribe a safe, realistic and

effective programme for an individual with a

particular clinical condition.

In this module you will explore specified topics

in developmental biology that include stem

cell biology, neurogenesis, organogenesis and

evolutionary developmental biology.

Dissertations provide an opportunity to study in

depth two topics of modern interest and relevance

to biosciences.

Brings together science and politics to present

a fact-based picture of human impacts on our

changing world.

Focuses on ecology at the interface of

evolutionary, physiological and behavioural

aspects of the subject, concentrating on

information use by organisms in their natural

habitats. It will help you develop a fuller

understanding of the way natural and sexual

selection can and does act to mould much of

what we see in the natural world.

Ecotoxicology is the science of how chemicals

impact on our environment and wildlife. Youll

develop an awareness of the major current theories

and concepts in this field and will study how the

bodies of animals respond to chemicals discharged

in the environment, with a special emphasis on the

freshwater and marine environments.

During this module you will cover bacterial

survival in the environment, including extreme

environments, and the impact of climate change

on pathogen dispersal and survival.

Applies evolutionary principles to the

understanding of the function of a wide variety

of behaviours. Provides an advanced insight intothe ultimate (functional) mechanisms underlying

human behaviour.

Considers the diversity and evolution of parasitic

and pathogenic agents using the perspective of

modern biological methods.

Explores evidence for the evolutionary origin of

the complex structures found in cells today. The

relationship between the diversity of cell types in

nature is investigated, including a critical appraisal

of the role of symbiosis in the generation of

organelles such as mitochondria and chloroplasts.

Provides a critical review of the key physiological

factors that determine and limit exerciseperformance in humans. Using a base of

knowledge gained from previous modules and

practical laboratory-based experiments you will


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ReprouctiveTechnology anConservation

Research Project ordissertations

SeconaryMetabolism anMetabolites

Spain Fiel Course

Specialist Topics inChemical Sciences

Sport Nutrition

Trens in Ecologyan Evolution

willife Forensics

Frontiers inMolecular CellBiology

kinanthropometry

Mammalian Biology

Marine VertebrateConservation

Mating SystemsBiology

MeicalBiotechnology

Microbial Effectorsof disease

Molecular Basis ofInfection

Organic Synthesis

Paeiatric ExerciseScience

Pharmacology an

Meicinal Chemistry

gain a detailed understanding of the physiology of

fatigue, performance across the duration-intensity

spectrum and ergogenic aids.

Selected topics at the forefront of cell biology are

explored in this module and you will be introduced

to the range of experimental techniques that are

used to investigate how cells function.

Develops your understanding of kinanthropome-

try through practical application of measurement

techniques and discussion of current issues.

Key characteristics of mammals will be examined

in this module including reproductive biology,

endothermy and parental care, illustrated by

case-studies of wild mammals. Concepts of

behaviour, ecology and evolutionary biology will

also be explored, particularly

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