Subjects include studies on the functions performed by the human brain, the mechanics by which whole-organism development is controlled, and evaluating the metabolic potential of microorganisms isolated from the deep sea trenches of the Pacific Ocean. On average a unit consists of 23 hours of lectures, three one-hour group sessions and associated laboratory practicals. You spend one and a half full days per week in the laboratory. All students get extensive practical training conducting experiments in the laboratory as a major part of the degree programmes. You take units that will help you to develop the skills of communication, information retrieval, data processing and report compilation, and techniques involving computer software packages.
All modules have continuous assessment that provides the remainder of the overall course mark.
Assignments include problem solving, essays, laboratory practical reports and group presentations. We consider students without A level Chemistry, but with a background in other science subjects at A level. In this case you have to take additional Chemistry units during the first year of your degree programme.