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 to gain a deeper understanding of how molecules and cells work and can be manipulated, which opens the door to a broad range of careers in industry or academia. 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) BSc(Hons)

A Biology (Molecular and Cellular) BSc(Hons) degree prepares you for an exciting career or for further study in the field of biology. With accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology, allowing you to apply for associate membership upon completion, this course covers several core molecular and cellular biology areas, which include biochemistry, cell biology and mechanisms and pathology of cancer and other chronic diseases.

 

You’ll gain relevant real-world experience throughout this course. You’ll be taught by leading academics through lectures, seminars, and sessions, which will be supplemented by the chance to gain hands-on experience, using modern, scientific instruments in our specialist biological sciences labs. Following your first two years on the course, you’ll have the opportunity to put your knowledge and skills to the test in an optional supervised work placement year. During this placement year, you’ll:

• Experience working in a real-world environment within the industry, in the UK or internationally.
• Explore employment opportunities within organisations related to your studies.
• Network with potential employers and construct work experience profiles to prepare for a future molecular biology or cellular biology career.

 

This course will prepare you for a variety of potentially exciting careers in a range of fields in the industry, as well as for future study. You’ll be able to work in medical science, the NHS, medical genetics, pharmaceuticals and more.