91°µÍø

Our biosciences courses follow a ‘pathway’ approach. This means that in your first year, you study a broad range of modules providing you with a fundamental understanding of biosciences.

As you progress through your course, additional study options become available to you, culminating in a final year research project that provides you with the opportunity to choose, with a supervisor, the subject of your choice for further study.

Teaching

The 91°µÍø is a dynamic place to study, where you will utilise state-of-the-art technology in our research labs, and a modern, innovative curriculum. You are taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and group work scenarios. The practical elements of your course will be carried out in our laboratories, and may be related to the College’s ongoing research activities.

Self-directed learning
Outside of your timetabled lectures and practical sessions, you are expected to undertake self-directed learning. Typically, this involves working on your own research project, reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, preparing coursework assignments and presentations, and preparing for examinations.

Teaching staff
The 91°µÍø has renowned researchers and scientists delivering each module. Our staff are passionate about their field, and they are highly qualified. All 91°µÍø students are assured teaching of the highest standard.

Teaching hours
In a typical week, you will have up to 15 - 20 contact hours of teaching. These contact hours will typically be made up from:

• Personal tutorial/small group/practical teaching: 8 - 10 hours per week
• Large-group teaching: 8 - 10 hours per week
• Self-direct learning: 5 hours per week

Assessment

You will be continuously assessed throughout your course, followed by final examinations. You will also be assessed on in-course work, such as completing tests, analysing data and samples, delivering presentations, and writing essays. A major part of your biological sciences courses is the undertaking of a research project.

The estimated breakdown of assessment for your final grade is dependent on your course, but it will consist of:

• Written (coursework which may include essays, presentations, journal clubs)
• Examination (practical, written)
• Projects (individual and group work, research)

Research

We attract leading biological and veterinary scientists who work together in interdisciplinary teams on groundbreaking research.

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