Biosciences

Why choose Biosciences at Loughborough? These courses are designed to develop an understanding of the scientific processes required to address some of the most important issues of our times. They draw on the University’s established reputation in individual sciences, as well as multidisciplinary expertise in regenerative medicine, health, nutrition and physical activity. You will benefit from the teaching and research insights of our internationally renowned academic staff. Placement year Our long-standing connections with a range of organisations from pharmaceutical companies to the health sector provide opportunities for year-long professional placements that can help develop essential skills and boost employability. We encourage and support any student wishing to undertake a placement or study abroad opportunity. Facilities STEMLab is a £17 million investment in new state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and part of a wider £25 million investment in our campus which includes an adjacent student learning and teaching hub. STEMLab includes a suite of laboratories for practical work in biosciences, allowing students crucial opportunities to gain applied experience with biological samples in a safe and modern environment. Students will also use anatomy and physiology laboratories, computer laboratories and some students will work in a more specialist or research laboratory for the final year project or MSci study. Career opportunities Career opportunities for biosciences graduates exist within scientific and medical research, clinical scientist roles, industrial research and development, analytical laboratory work, scientific or clinical marketing, sales or writing, as well as in specific subject areas depending on the course and topics studied. Beyond science-specific careers our degree courses serve as exceptional preparation for a wide variety of careers in the private or public sector. Examples include in industry, commerce, finance or management or alternatively within service delivery, organisation and administration.

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Biological Sciences MSci (Hons) DPS/DIntS*: 5 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: C101 MSci (Hons): 4 years full-time UCAS code: C103 BSc (Hons) DPS/DIntS*: 4 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: C100 BSc (Hons): 3 years full-time UCAS code: C102 Typical offers A level: AAA (MSci) or AAB (BSc) including Biology and one other Science or Maths IB: (MSci) 37 (6,6,6 at HL) or (BSc) 35 (6,6,5 at HL) including HL Biology and one other Science or Maths at HL BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science: D*D plus A (MSci) or B (BSc) A level Biology (for other combinations please refer to the online prospectus) GCSE: GCSE Maths grade 4/C

This course provides a thorough grounding in the fundamental processes underlying human life and health. It encompasses processes from molecular and cellular to organism level. Year 1 Areas studied include laboratory skills, genetics and molecular biology, biochemistry and cell biology, anatomy and physiology, evolution and adaptation, study skills, data analysis and research methods. Year 2 Areas studied include laboratory skills, functional genomics, biochemistry of exercise and health, cellular signalling and transport, growth, development and ageing and research methods and data analysis. Optional placement/study year Optional professional placement or overseas study. Year 3 All students undertake an independent research project. Other content studied includes areas such as advanced genetics of health, virology and oncology, regenerative medicine, cellular adaptation and degeneration and human performance at environmental extremes. Year 4 (MSci only) In addition to a major independent research project on a chosen subject of interest, other content studied includes areas such as contemporary health issues and advanced laboratory and research methods in biology. Graduate destinations Career opportunities exist in research, industry (eg cell therapy development), public sector (eg clinical scientist, biology teaching) or charitable sector (eg research administration). *Diploma in Professional/International Studies

Human Biology BSc (Hons) DPS/DIntS*: 4 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: B151 BSc (Hons): 3 years full-time UCAS code: B150 Typical offers A level: ABB including at least one Science (Biology preferred) IB: 34 (6,5,5 HL) with 5 in Biology and one other Science (at least one of which should be at HL) BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDM in Applied Science or Forensic Science with majority of units at Distinction GCSE: GCSE Maths grade 4/C

Human Biology is the study of the structure and function of the human body, how the human species evolved, how we change over the lifespan, adapt to life stressors, and how our human biology and culture influence disease risk. This course is unique in its integrative and systematic approach and global perspective. Year 1 Areas studied include anatomy and physiology, genetics and molecular biology, biochemistry and cell biology, human evolution and adaptation, laboratory skills, and data analysis and study skills. Year 2 Areas studied include human nutrition, growth, development and ageing, exercise physiology, functional genomics, and research methods. Optional placement/study year Optional professional placement or overseas study. Final year All students undertake an independent research project. Other content studied includes areas such as infectious diseases in humans, lifestyle and disease, body composition, human performance at environmental extremes, virology and oncology and/or regenerative medicine. Graduate destinations Career opportunities exist in scientific and medical research, teaching, clinical scientist roles, analytical laboratory work, scientific or clinical writing, marketing or sales within the health service, government, local authorities, industry and charitable and international organisations.

*Diploma in Professional/International Studies

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