On the course, you focus on interactions at a molecular level and the effect they can have on mind and behaviour. This involves understanding how the human body, nervous system and brain function in health and disease, and the ways in which they can malfunction.
You start the course with introductions to psychology, anatomy and physiology as well as the biosciences – including biochemistry and microbiology – which can be linked to mind and consciousness. Later, you explore areas such as immunology, pharmacology, nutrition, and biological and cognitive psychology.
Why choose this course?
- Learn the techniques and practical laboratory skills essential for the study of biosciences and psychology
- Work at the cutting edge of the disciplines you study, with an academic team actively involved in research and feeding the latest advances into your learning
- Develop your understanding and ability to discuss the ethical issues surrounding this complex area
- Benefit from learning a range of key analytical and organisational skills, relevant to a wide range of career choices
- Take the course over four years and include a fee-free year in industry, gaining experience, adding to your CV and making contacts for the future
- If you need to step up into higher education, start with a Foundation Year which guarantees entry to the undergraduate degree course
Unit Information - What will I learn?
Units
- Cell Biology (BHS012-1) Compulsory
- Foundations To Psychology (PSY001-1) Compulsory
- Human Anatomy And Physiology (BHS004-1) Compulsory
- Microbiology And Biochemistry (BHS002-1) Compulsory
- Molecular Genetics (BHS016-1) Compulsory
- Biological And Cognitive Psychology (PSY002-2) Compulsory
- Immunology (BHS027-2) Compulsory
- Nutrition, Brain And Behaviour (BHS040-2) Compulsory
- Pharmacology (BHS021-2) Compulsory
- Physiology And Endocrinology (BHS041-2) Compulsory
- Skills In Science (BHS022-2) Compulsory
- Applications Of Immunology (BHS061-3) Compulsory
- Biology With Psychology Research Project (BHS067-3) Compulsory
- Cognitive Neuropsychology (PSY003-3) Compulsory
- Immunology And Clinical Nutrition (BHS003-3) Compulsory
- Neurophysiology (BHS057-3) Compulsory
- Psychology Of Language And Vision (PSY032-3) Compulsory
- Toxicology (BHS031-3) Compulsory
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is integral in all units to check that you have met the threshold standards expected to pass each unit. They are also linked to learning, and are designed to develop and assess key subject specific and transferable skills for future employment. The requirements of each assessment will be detailed in a formal assessment brief document and discussed in teaching sessions. Formative assessment activities including preparation for the end-of-unit examinations are integral to the unit delivery to support student learning and development. The assessment tasks will include: End of unit examination (unseen written examinations); Laboratory reports Analytical assignments Problem / case study-based learning, with written reports or poster presentation of findings; Record keeping and reflection through laboratory notebook / research diary; Literature review; Enterprise proposal; Oral presentation. The Field's commitment to practical skills and the ability to communicate and interpret data through scientific report writing is emphasised at all levels of the programme. As such, practical (laboratory) reports form a significant proportion of your assessment. Assessment throughout the later units, most notably in the Level 6 Research Project, will call upon you to develop abstract writing and journal review skills to promote critical thinking and integration of knowledge across the course units. The importance of oral communication skills is also acknowledged, as some units in Level 5 of the award require all students to undertake oral presentations as a part of the unit assessments. This is then continued in Level 6 units.
