This programme is Direct Entry. This means we offer entry to Year 2 and Year 3. If you are looking to join GCU at Year 1 please consider our BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or BSc (Hons) Pharmacology degree programmes.
Recent advances in the field of Biological Sciences have revolutionised the way we understand and treat disease. Stem cell and novel cell based therapies and personalised medicine are increasingly in the headlines and Biological Scientists are leading the way in developing these powerful new therapeutic options. Modern medicine requires an understanding of the key interactions of molecules and cells both internally within the cell and the body and externally from the environment. This can include how a cell responds to a specific pathogen, or how a drug targets a specific pathogen or cellular protein. Equally, external stimuli, such as chemicals, toxic waste or carcinogens, can also have an effect on how cells grow and divide, modifying their function with devastating consequences for health. The Biological Sciences programme at GCU has a strong focus on human disease and aims to help you understand these events, and demonstrate how therapies that may correct or prevent the diseased state are developed.
Biological Sciences is the study of biology from molecules through to whole body systems, looking at what goes on inside a cell or organism and examining how cells communicate and interact with each other to influence physiological mechanisms in health and disease.
The Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences has an excellent teaching and research record. It combines a friendly learning environment with state-of-the-art facilities. It offers a range of support tailored to individual needs where necessary, including open door access. Major emphasis is placed upon laboratory work throughout the programme. This enhances your learning, by linking theory with practice, giving you the lab skills which employers seek.
YEAR 2: CORE SKILLS IN BIOSCIENCE, INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY, MECHANISMS OF CELLULAR REGULATION, PRACTICAL SKILLS IN BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCES, FUNDAMENTAL CELL BIOLOGY, PATHOPHYSIOLOGY: FROM HEALTH TO DISEASE
YEAR 3: MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS PLUS two from ANALYSIS OF FOOD, BIOTECHNOLOGY, CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY, FUNDAMENTALS OF DRUG ACTION, SYSTEMATIC & CELLULAR PATHOLOGY.
EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN & ANALYSIS PLUS two from CELL SIGNALLING & TRAFFICKING THERAPIES FOOD SCIENCE, FOOD COMMODITIES & SUSTAINABILITY, GENOMICS & BIOINFORMATICS, NUTRITION & PUBLIC HEALTH, PHARMACOLOGY OF CHEMICAL MEDIATORS OR BIOSCIENCE PLACEMENT
YEAR 4: PROJECT & WORKSHOP, BIOLOGY OF DISEASE, TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE PLUS two from CONCEPTS IN INFECTIOUS DISEASE, FOOD TOXICOLOGY, MOLECULAR MECHANISMS OF MICROBIAL PATHOGENICITY, NEUROPHARMACOLOGY, TISSUE NETWORKS & DISEASE
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The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 2: HNC 15 credits in relevant subject - graded unit B - to include DNA and Genetics, and Human Body Structure and Function
Year 3: HND in relevant subject - graded units BB to include DNA and Genetics, Human Body Structure and Function, and Human Metabolism
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no element below 5.5 |
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15200 | Year 1 |
| International | £15200 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
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Additional costs may apply to students on this programme. Please check the fees and funding section of the programme page on the GCU website for specific details.
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