Biology (Molecular and Cellular) with Research Placement (Hons) University of Huddersfield

Overview

Biology (Molecular and Cellular) with Research Placement (Hons) programme from  University of Huddersfield  prepares you for an exciting career or for further study in the field of biology.

Key Facts

With advanced accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology, reflecting the compulsory placement year in research and allowing you to apply for associate membership upon graduation, this course covers core topics in molecular and cellular biology which include biochemistry, cell biology and research placement.

You’ll gain relevant real-world experience throughout this course. You’ll be taught by biology academics with doctoral-level expertise in their subject areas, through lectures, seminars, and sessions, which will see you gain hands-on experience using modern, scientific instruments in our specialist biological sciences labs. Following your first two years in the course, you’ll have the opportunity to put your knowledge and skills to the test in a compulsory and supervised Research Placement Year. During this placement year, you’ll:

• Experience working in an active research environment in a lab within the University or 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 biology career.

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