Demonstrate an extensive knowledge and understanding of concepts and theories relating to the biological sciences from the molecular and cellular aspects through to the whole-organism

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, practicals, independent study

Methods of Assessment

End of semester examinations, mid-semester class tests, essays, practical reports, oral/poster presentations, project write-ups

Demonstrate a range of practical laboratory skills with respect to the investigation and manipulation of biological material and physical, chemical and biological measurements relevant to the biological sciences, and the application of these skills in a research project setting

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, practicals, final year project work

Methods of Assessment

Practical reports, project assessment

Demonstrate proficiency in the collation, quantitative analysis and interpretation of experimental data, and the ability to problem-solve

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, practicals, final year Honours project, optional work placement

Methods of Assessment

End of semester examinations, mid-semester class tests, essays, practical reports, oral/poster presentations, project write-ups

DDemonstrate a knowledge and understanding of:
1. the similarities and diversity of living things and the processes which underpin life on earth;
2. a range of biological sciences from the molecular to the whole organism approach, based on the recurring theme of evolution through natural selection;
3. the major theories and concepts of the biological sciences

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Knowledge-based subject-specific learning and teaching is provided through lectures, tutorials, directed reading, field-work and computer-based learning materials.

Methods of Assessment

Students are assessed primarily through unseen written examinations but also on the basis of practical reports, oral presentations, essays and a project thesis. Course work may be assessed personally, by peers or by staff

Comprehend the scientific literature relating to Biological Sciences and integrate information there from

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Skills in the analysis and interpretation of biological sciences data are developed in practical class exercises at Stages 1 and 2 and the research project at Stage 3. Competence in laboratory work is developed incrementally through set practicals and the final year research project.

Methods of Assessment

They are assessed through written reports. Particularly at Stage 3, students are referred to the primary literature in support of taught modules, and prepare a project-oriented review.

Carry out routine and investigative work in a biological sciences laboratory

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Subject specific practicals, practical skills workshops, final years Honours project, optional work placement

Methods of Assessment

Practical reports, completion of practical skills portfolio

Comply with health and safety regulations

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students are instructed about safety protocols relating to practical work and prepare risk assessments as part of their research project.

Methods of Assessment

Completion of / compliance with COSHH Risk Assessments

Interrogate and evaluate scientific, bibliographic databases

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Scientific writing workshops, library courses, online teaching material

Methods of Assessment

Written reports, essays, honours project thesis

Demonstrate an ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and apply knowledge on the biological sciences

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, practicals, final year Honours project, optional work placement

Methods of Assessment

End of semester examinations, mid-semester class tests, essays, practical reports, oral/poster presentations, project write-ups

Demonstrate personal-, intellectual-, independent- and team-skills necessary for the world of employment and further study

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Practicals, final year Honours project, optional work placement

Methods of Assessment

practical reports, oral/poster presentations, project write-ups

Demonstrate proficiency in the collation, quantitative analysis and interpretation of experimental data, and the ability to problem-solve

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, practicals, final year Honours project, optional work placement

Methods of Assessment

End of semester examinations, mid-semester class tests, essays, practical reports, oral/poster presentations, project write-ups

Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers for data management and presentation

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, practicals, library courses, final year Honours project

Methods of Assessment

practical reports, oral/poster presentations, project write-ups

Demonstrate effective time management and planning

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Practicals, final year Honours project, optional work placement

Methods of Assessment

Honours project progress

Work effectively with other people

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Practicals, final year Honours project, optional work placement

Methods of Assessment

practical reports, oral/poster presentations, project write-ups

Show an ability to learn through independent study

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Practicals, final year Honours project, optional work placement

Methods of Assessment

practical reports, oral/poster presentations, project write-ups

Demonstrate self-reliance

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Practicals, final year Honours project, optional work placement

Methods of Assessment

practical reports, oral/poster presentations, project write-ups