BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences Bachelor's degree at the University of Brighton

This module enables you to develop skills that are essential for professional bioscientists, including how to effectively communicate scientific thought. You will develop mathematical and statistical skills that you'll use throughout your degree and apply them in the context of bioscientific data handling, interpretation and reporting.

Genetics is fundamental to understanding life sciences. In this module you will gain an understanding of how information is stored and inherited in living organisms. You will consider genetics from the perspectives of DNA structure, gene expression, genome replication, heredity, genes in populations and evolution. You'll also be introduced to DNA-based laboratory techniques.

This module introduces the study of living organisms. You will explore the morphology and physiological adaptions of microbes, virus, fungi and plants, focusing on identifying organisms, their key cellular features and associated processes and functions. You'll also look at their links to environments and how they interact with other organisms.

This module will introduce you to the fundamental concepts of biochemistry and pharmacology, as well as the principle techniques used in biochemical analysis. You will learn about biochemical compounds and the structure and function of the macromolecules that are created from them. The structure and function of enzymes will be covered, along with the principle metabolic pathways. You'll also explore the theory and practical use of the most commonly used biochemical techniques.

This module will introduce you to human physiology. You will explore anatomical structure, function, the principle of homeostasis and neurological and hormonal control of the human body, its component parts and major systems, with appropriate examples of disease pathophysiology.

This module introduces the principles of marine and freshwater biology by examining the evolution and diversity of aquatic flora and fauna. You will focus on physical and chemical aspects of aquatic ecosystems, their impact on the populations of organisms that live in these ecosystems and how organisms adapt to their environments. Practical sessions will cover methods for collecting, handling and analysing scientific data, as well as developing effective science communication skills.

This module introduces biomedical science as a profession. You will explore areas of blood sciences which include haematology, coagulation, blood transfusion and clinical biochemistry. Working through and interpreting case studies will enable you to develop essential biomedical science knowledge and skills.

This module provides an introduction to key concepts and principles in both ecology and conservation science, illustrated with the use of both classic and cutting-edge case studies. Emphasis is placed on the links between ecology and conservation and also between theory and applied research.

This module will enable you to develop the skills and knowledge required to improve your graduate career opportunities. You'll grow your understanding of the role of experimental design in the data collection stage of a laboratory investigation and enhance your skills in the analysis of such data. You will also gain investigative, reflective, communication, self-presentation and digital literacy skills relevant to career planning and development.

This module will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the vast diversity of the animal kingdom and the various adaptations that have evolved to enable animals to survive and thrive in different, and sometimes extreme, environments. You will explore the principles of animal classification, evolutionary processes and the remarkable range of functional adaptations exhibited by animals.

This module will teach you about the conceptual aspects of wildlife populations, their conservation and management, and how behaviour serves as the fundamental link between single organisms and population processes. You will study population genetic mechanisms, such as genetic drift and inbreeding, and how these interact to influence threatened species. You will also discuss the dynamics of current and future threats to surviving populations and learn to interpret population biology data.

This module will explore the erosional and depositional processes, landforms and sediments associated with fluvial, glacial/periglacial and aeolian environments. You will learn about the factors influencing the evolution of these environments over timescales from hours to decades. It will also introduce you to key techniques used to describe geomorphic environments, such as flume simulation, particle size/shape analysis and qualitative/quantitative interpretation.

This module investigates how society manages pollution in order to protect human health and the natural environment. You will examine changing attitudes to pollution and how environment management and technology can be used for pollution control. You'll also explore sustainability and technologies in relation to the management of waste, air quality, water, wastewater and noise pollution.

This module will introduce you to historical and contemporary debates around sustainability and encourage you to