BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (with Foundation Year)

at University of Surrey

Year 1
 

• Biochemistry: The Molecules Of Life

• Cell Biology

• Current Topics In Biosciences

• Microbiology: An Introduction To The Microbial World

• Biochemistry - A Conceptual Overview

• Evolutionary Origins Of Biodiversity

• Introduction To Principles Of Physiology And Practical Skills

• Molecular Biology And Genetics - Genes And Their Function
   

Year 2

• Biochemistry - Enzymes And Metabolism

• Cellular Microbiology And Virology

• Integration Of Physiological Systems

• Molecular Biology And Genetics: From Genes To Biological Function

• Neuroscience, From Neurones To Behaviour

• Analytical And Clinical Biochemistry

• Animal & Plant Ecology - Theory & Practice

• Animal Biology

• Animal Nutrition

• Introduction To Immunology

• Microbial Communities And Interactions

• Pathology And Medicine

• Pharmacology: Introduction To Drug Action
   

Optional Modules For Year 2 - Fheq Level 5
 

To Apply To Students Enrolled From 2019-0 Onward.
 

For Non-Specialised Programme:
 

• Semester 1: Compulsory Modules Are Bms2035, Bms2036 And Bms2038. Students Must Choose One Option From Bms2037 Or Bms2048.

• Semester 2: Compulsory Modules Are Bms2062. Students Must Choose Three Options From Bms2043, Bms2044, Bms2045, Bms2046, Bms2047 And Bms2070. Bms2043 And Bms2070 Are Mutually Exclusive. Bms2054 Is Not Available To The Unspecialised Programme.
   

For Infection And Immunity Specialism:
 

• Semester 1: Compulsory Modules Are Bms2035, Bms2036, Bms2037 And Bms2038. No Options Are Available. Bms2048 Is Not Available.

• Semester 2: Compulsory Modules Are Bms2044, Bms2045 And Bms2062. Students Must Choose One Option From Bms2046 And Bms2047. Bms2043, Bms2054 And Bms2070 Are Not Available.
   

For Cellular And Molecular Sciences Specialism:
 

• Semester 1: Compulsory Modules Are Bms2035, Bms2036, Bms2038 And Bms2048. No Options Are Available. Bms2037 Is Not Available.

• Semester 2: Compulsory Modules Are Bms2043, Bms2047 And Bms2062. Students Must Choose One Option From Bms2045 And Bms2046. Bms2044, Bms2054 And Bms2070 Are Not Available.
   

For Animal Biology And Ecology Specialism:
 

• Semester 1: Compulsory Modules Are Bms2035, Bms2036 And Bms2038. Students Must Choose One Option From Bms2037 And Bms2048.

• Semester 2: Compulsory Modules Are Bms2054, Bms2062 And Bms2070. Students Must Choose One Option From Bms2044 And Bms2045. Bms2043, Bms2046 And Bms2047 Are Not Available.
   

Year 3
 

• Advanced Pharmacology - Selected Topics In Drug Action

• Advanced Technologies In Gene Expression

• Advanced Topics In Molecular And Cellular Immunology

• Animal Diversity

• Applied Immunology

• Biochemistry - Receptors And Energy Metabolism

• Biomedical Microbial Products

• Environment And Sustainability

• Human Microbial Diseases

• Introduction To Mathematical Biology

• Animal Behaviour

• Animal Infectious Diseases

• Biological Rhythms

• Cancer - Pathogenesis And Therapeutics

• Epidemiology Of Infectious Diseases

• Human Genetics In The 21St Century

• Mechanistic Toxicology And Pharmacokinetics

• Neuroscience: From Molecules To Mind

• Systems Biology

• Research Project
   

Optional Modules For Year 3 - Fheq Level 6

To Apply To Students Enrolled In 2022-23 Onwards.
 

For Non-Specialised Programme:
 

• Semester 1: Core Module Is Bms3048. Choose 3 From 9 Options: Bms3052, Bms3055, Bms3060, Bms3079, Bms3090, Bms3091, Bms3092, Bms3095 And Bms3102.

• Semester 2: Core Module Is Bms3048. Choose 3 From 8 Options: Bms3063, Bms3064, Bms3066, Bms3072, Bms3073, Bms3093, Bms3096 And Bms3099.
   

For Infection And Immunity Specialism:
 

• Semester 1: Core Module Is Bms3048. Compulsory Module Is Bms3102 And Bms3079. Choose 1 From 5 Options: Bms3055, Bms3060, Bms3090, Bms3091 And Bms3092.

• Semester 2: Core Module Is Bms3048. Compulsory Module Is Bms3073. Choose 2 From 4 Options: Bms3063, Bms3072, Bms3093 And Bms3099.
   

For Cellular And Molecular Sciences Specialism:
 

• Semester 1: Core Module Is Bms3048. Compulsory Module Is Bms3092. Choose 2 From 5 Options: Bms3052, Bms3055, Bms3090, Bms3091 And Bms3102.

• Semester 2: Core Module Is Bms3048. Compulsory Modules Are: Bms3063 And Bms3093. Choose 1 From 3 Options: Bms3064, Bms3072 And Bms3099.
   

For Animal Biology And Ecology Specialism:
 

• Semester 1: Core Module Is Bms3048. Compulsory Modules Are: Bms3091 And Bms3095. Choose 1 From 2 Options: Bms3104 And Bms3090.

• Semester 2: Core Module Is Bms3048. Compulsory Module Is Bms3096. Choose 2 From 5 Options: Bms3064, Bms3066, Bms3072, Bms3073 And Bms3074.
   

Foundation
 

• Foundation Year For Biosciences

A-level
 

Overall: BBB.
 

Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry at grade B and a second science or Mathematics. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.
 

Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.
 

GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at Grade C(4) (or equivalent). Applicants must have achieved these grades at the time of making their application.
 

Foundation year: A-level CCC (or equivalent) to include one Science A-level.
 

GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at grade C(4) (or equivalent).
 

IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each element.
 

Minimum standard in English and mathematics

If you are applying for an undergraduate course at Surrey, you must meet our minimum standards for English and mathematics.
 

English:
 

• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard XII , English 70% from CBSE or ISC exam boards 

• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard XII, English 80% from the majority of Indian state boards (excluding Andhra Pradesh/Telangana/U.P/Bihar/Gujrat/Punjab).
   

Mathematics:
 

• Standard XII, Mathematics Pass

• All India Secondary School Examination, C2

• Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Examination, 6.
   

Some courses may require higher grades in English and mathematics and/or additional subjects, so please check the requirements provided on individual course pages.

BSc (Hons) (with foundation year)
 

• UK             £9,250
   
• Overseas   £23,100

• Animal welfare  
• Cancer research  
• Environmental research  
• Genetics  
• Microbiology  
• Molecular research  
• Neuroscience research  
• Pharmaceuticals.