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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Sandwich / Placement
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Studying biology helps you better understand the structure, function, and taxonomy of living organisms, which include humans, animals, plants, and microorganisms. Specialising in molecular and cellular biology allows you a deeper understanding of how molecules and cells work and can be manipulated, which opens the door to a broad range of careers. A degree in molecular and cellular biology can put you at the forefront of modern scientific breakthroughs, vaccine developments and more.
Why Study Biology (Molecular and Cellular) with Research Placement BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?
A Biology (Molecular and Cellular) with Research Placement BSc(Hons) degree prepares you for an exciting career or for further study in the field of biology. This course covers core topics in molecular and cellular biology which include biochemistry, cell biology and genomics. You鈥檒l gain relevant real-world experience and you鈥檒l be taught by biology academics with doctoral-level expertise in their subject areas. Teaching is via lectures, seminars, and sessions, which will see you gain hands-on experience using modern, scientific instruments in our specialist biological sciences labs. Following your first two years in the course, you鈥檒l have the opportunity to put your knowledge and skills to the test in a compulsory and supervised Research Placement Year. During this placement year, you鈥檒l:
鈥� Experience working in an active research environment in a lab within the University or within the industry in the UK or internationally.鈥�
鈥� Explore employment opportunities within organisations related to your studies.
鈥� Network with potential employers and construct work experience profiles to prepare for a future biology career. This course will prepare you for a variety of potentially exciting careers in a range of fields in research and industry, as well as for future study. You鈥檒l be able to work in medical research, medical genetics, the NHS, pharmaceuticals and more.
Professional Bodies
This course has advanced accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology and accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis. As a student on this course, you鈥檒l be able to apply for undergraduate membership of the Biochemical Society and The Physiological Society (UK). You鈥檒l also be eligible for student affiliate membership of the Royal Society of Biology and upon successful graduation be eligible to apply for one year associate membership, this can help open up networks at a crucial time when applying for jobs.
Why Huddersfield?
Huddersfield鈥檚 vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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拢 17,600per year
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A level : BBC - BBB
including a minimum grade B in Chemistry and one other relevant Science subject. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study and is a requirement for entry to our degree course.
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University information
University of Huddersfield
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