Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences

Overview

BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences provides opportunities for entry into a diverse range of biological careers in industry, education, and research. Biology is a vast and endlessly fascinating area – this course delivers an in-depth education in the organismal, molecular, cellular, and genetic basis of life including micro-organisms, plants, animals, and humans. With an emphasis on the applied aspects of the subject area, the course integrates technical, practical, problem solving and career relevant learning and teaching.

Why choose this course?

• Accredited Programme: This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, ensuring it meets recognised professional standards.
• Expert Staff: Learn from research-active academics including Dr Opeolu Ojo, Professor Iza Radeka and Dr Tim Baldwin, who bring current industry insight into their teaching.
• Facilities: Access modern teaching and specialist project labs in the Rosalind Franklin Building, designed to support your development and hands-on learning.
• Contemporary Learning: Benefit from inclusive and engaging teaching methods including workshops, flipped learning, and practical-based sessions — aligned with real industry needs.

What happens on the course?

The emphasis throughout our BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences course will be on the applied nature of the study of biology in terms of how fundamental knowledge learned in lectures and tutorials can be applied with the acquisition of practical and technical skills in laboratory classes. The intention of this approach will be to prepare you for your chosen career in any of the varied career options made available by a degree in Biological Sciences.

Course Modules

Year 1

• Cell Biology and Genetics
  • Module: 4BC003
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 1
  • Type: Core
• Introduction to Biosciences
  • Module: 4AB023
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 1
  • Type: Core
• Introduction to Microbiology
  • Module: 4BM024
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 1
  • Type: Core
• Introduction to Plant Biology
  • Module: 4AB026
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 1
  • Type: Core
• Animal Behaviour
  • Module: 4AB010
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 1
  • Type: Optional
• Biochemistry for Life Science
  • Module: 4BC005
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 1
  • Type: Optional
• Biomedical Basis of Disease
  • Module: 4BM017
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 1
  • Type: Optional
• Ecology
  • Module: 4AB014
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 1
  • Type: Optional
• Human Form & Function
  • Module: 4BM016
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 1
  • Type: Optional

Year 2

• Analytical Techniques in Biosciences
  • Module: 5AB030
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 2
  • Type: Core
• Cellular and Organismal Biosciences
  • Module: 5AB031
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 2
  • Type: Core
• Molecular Biosciences
  • Module: 5BC001
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 2
  • Type: Core
• Molecular Biosciences Practical Techniques
  • Module: 5BC005
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 2
  • Type: Core
• Anatomy and Physiology
  • Module: 5BM048
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 2
  • Type: Optional
• Animal Behaviour and Captivity
  • Module: 5AB010
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 2
  • Type: Optional
• Behavioural Ecology
  • Module: 5AB015
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 2
  • Type: Optional
• Conservation Biology
  • Module: 5AB009
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 2
  • Type: Optional
• Evolution & Development
  • Module: 5BM061
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 2
  • Type: Optional
• Human Physiology Practicals
  • Module: 5BM046
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 2
  • Type: Optional
• Principles of disease investigation in medical microbiology
  • Module: 5BM047
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 2
  • Type: Optional

Year 3

• Advanced Topics in Biological Sciences
  • Module: 6BC012
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 3
  • Type: Core
• Honours Project (Biosciences)
  • Module: 6AB020
  • Credits: 40
  • Period: 3
  • Type: Core
• Advanced Human Physiology
  • Module: 6BM017
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 3
  • Type: Optional
• Advanced Molecular Genetics
  • Module: 6BC007
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 3
  • Type: Optional
• Bioinformatics
  • Module: 6BC006
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 3
  • Type: Optional
• Conservation of Aquatic Vertebrates
  • Module: 6AB008
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 3
  • Type: Optional
• Developmental Biology
  • Module: 6BC009
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 3
  • Type: Optional
• Medical Microbiology
  • Module: 6AB025
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 3
  • Type: Optional
• Microbial Biotechnology
  • Module: 6AB023
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 3
  • Type: Optional
• Plant Biotechnology
  • Module: 6AB028
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 3
  • Type: Optional

Potential Career Paths

• Biotechnologist
• Microbiologist
• Nature Conservation Officer
• Life Sciences Research Scientist
• Laboratory Technician
• Soil Scientist

Additional Information

• Why Wolverhampton?
  • With twenty years of experience teaching Biological Sciences, the University of Wolverhampton has received great acclaim in terms of student satisfaction, quality assurance and accreditation.
  • This Royal Society of Biology-approved course is delivered by research and industry-experienced teaching staff, endowing you with their knowledge through lecturing and personalised tutoring.
• What skills will you gain?
  • Your degree upon graduation will reflect a valued set of skills for employment in scientific fields.
  • Literacy, numeracy and subject knowledge will be taught by School of Sciences staff, making use of their educational and research experience, to equip you with the necessary abilities for your preferred careers.
• Course Fees and Finance
  • Location | Mode | Fee | Year
    • Home | Full-time | £9250 per year |
    • Home | Full-time | £9535 per year |
    • Home | Part-time | £4625 per year# |
    • Home | Part-time | £4768 per year# |
    • International | Full-time | £15450 per year |
    • International | Full-time | £17000 per year |
• Entry Requirements
  • 96 UCAS points
  • A Levels - grades CCC / BCD to include Biology
  • BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades MMM in Applied Science
  • Access to HE Diploma: 45 Level 3 credits at Merit, to include at least 18 credits in Science
• What our students say
  • “Staff were knowledgeable, as well as, accessible (not something I had experienced elsewhere) and there was a real sense that the whole school cared about the achievements of its students.”
  • “My overall experience has been brilliant. Lecturers were always so encouraging and enthusiastic from an Open Day to my final days at the University. Looking back all I can say is that on the first day of my course I would have never thought that I would come out with a First Class Degree. I cannot emphasise enough how helpful the staff were at the University, they were always so friendly and approachable which made my journey all the more enjoyable.”
  • “After underachieving during A-level studies, the University of Wolverhampton helped me accomplish more than I ever expected. Using the support of academic staff and the careers team, I was able to develop both my academic skills and career prospects. At all times, staff were friendly and easy to contact for help. Accordingly, I only have positive comments to make, and would recommend the Applied Biological Sciences course to all.”