UWE Bristol - MSci Biological Sciences

UWE Bristol

MSci Biological Sciences

Explore human biology, ecology and molecular biology and tailor your degree to your own areas of interest.

Why study biological sciences?

Exploring the diversity and complexity of living organisms and living systems helps us to understand life in all its forms.

With scientific knowledge and research skills in biological sciences, you can make an important contribution to the welfare of people and the environment.

Biological scientists build strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, which employers value highly.

Why UWE Bristol?

MSci Biological Sciences is about the application of biological science to the real world.

This master's-level degree is an ideal platform if you're looking to pursue a research career, develop your communication and presentation skills, or simply delve deeper into the biological sciences.

With a hands-on, practical approach to learning, you'll have lots of opportunities to build your skills in real-world situations.

Study in our microbiology or genetics labs. Go on an expedition to Madagascar or a Cuban island. Learn about primate ecology at Bristol Zoo.

Discover modern methods and technology, and explore life from the molecular level to the scale of ecosystems.

With many opportunities to build essential practical experience, the course offers the chance to undertake placements, internships, fieldwork and residential trips in the UK and abroad.

If you choose the sandwich course option, you can spend your third year on placement with a major employer in the pharmaceutical, healthcare or research sector in this country, Europe or further afield.

Building on the strengths of our BSc, the fourth year of the course focuses on research and the research process. You'll apply your academic knowledge to contemporary issues, delve into the areas that most interest you, and expand your career horizons.

Where can it take me?

After qualifying, you can go into graduate-level jobs in a diverse range of organisations.

You could pursue careers in biological sciences, working in research and development in the pharmaceutical, healthcare and agrochemical sectors.

You could also work in sales, marketing or education, study for a postgraduate qualification or pursue a research career.

Entry Requirements

  • Tariff points: 112
  • GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English Language or Literature, Mathematics and Double Science, or equivalent. We do not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy as alternatives to GCSEs.
  • English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component 
  • A-level subjects: Grade C in a Science subject.
  • Relevant subjects: Subjects that meet the Science requirement for this course: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, PE.

Career Prospects

You'll graduate with the insight, tools and practical experience to make a valuable contribution to the health of the community and the wellbeing of the environment.

Most graduates follow careers in biological sciences, particularly research and development work in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, education and agrochemical sectors.

As well as preparing you for a laboratory-based job, the course will give you the transferable skills employers value in a wide variety of roles, from sales and marketing to consultancy and conservation.

Course Details

If you study on the five year (sandwich) course, you'll spend a year away from the University on a work placement after Year two.

You'll complete the Professional Practice in Applied Science module.

Year 1

Life on Earth
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Cells Biochemistry and Genetics
Skills for Biosciences.

Year 2

Research Skills.

Optional modules
Microbial Life
Genetics
Cell Signalling
Molecular Biotechnology
Human Health and Disease
Human Physiology
Ecology and Ecosystem Protection
Wildlife Ecology.

Placement year

Year 3

Research Experimental Project or Research Dissertation Project.

Optional modules
Scientific Frontiers and Enterprise
Science Communication
Genomic Technologies
Medical Genetics
Cell Control and Disease
Molecular Medicine
Medical Microbiology
Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology
Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health
Pathophysiology
Developmental and Stem Cell Biology
Primate Ecology and Conservation
Marine Ecosystems
Environmental Forensics
Global Forest Systems
Tropical Expedition
Environmental Forensics
Sustainable Food Production.

Final Year

Research in Practice
Research with Impact
Contemporary Biology

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