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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Colchester Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
07-OCT-21
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Integrative biology brings together all the tools of modern biology to unravel the complexity of living systems. BSc Biological Sciences at Essex will give you the expertise to comprehend the vast and diverse world of living organisms, from the latest sequencing technologies to profile biodiversity and computational tools to understand biological systems, to genome-editing techniques used in human health and biotechnology.You will have flexibility to tailor your degree to your interests. First year offers a modern overview on diversity of animals, plants, and microorganisms, as well as cell and molecular biology, genetics and evolution. Later you can choose one of our 5 pathways. Our Integrative Biology pathway allows you to choose from a broad selection of modules across different disciplines. Alternatively you can specialise in an area you enjoy most, choosing from Human Biology, Molecular and Cell Biology, Biotechnology, or Ecology and Conservation Biology.Research-based teaching is a cornerstone of the degree, and lectures and laboratory practicals are designed and delivered by leading scientists performing research in the areas of Genomics and Computational Biology, Protein Structure and Mechanisms of Disease, Ecology and Environmental Microbiology, and Plant Productivity. Molecular biology modules will give you access to state-of-the-art equipment and techniques. Ecology and environmental modules develop field skills.
Application deadline
15 January
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University information
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University League Table
41st
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Campus address
University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, England
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54th out of 103 1
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/ Max 24096 42%96th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10078 78%22nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.21 84%19th
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