Students will gain key knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of Biology and Psychology while specialising in areas ranging from molecular and cellular biology and biomedicine through to animal behaviour and evolution.
In addition to developing subject-specific knowledge and understanding in the chosen areas of biology and psychology, the degree programme will also develop practical, intellectual, interpersonal and self management skills as well as numeracy and literacy. By the end of the degree programme students are able to:
- Plan, conduct and report scientific projects
- Synthesise information from a variety of sources
- Interpret numerical data
- Use appropriate equipment effectively
- Display competence in the laboratory
- Carry out risk assessments and list appropriate safety precautions associated with practical or project work
In addition students develop a series of transferrable skills:
- Work independently or as part of a team
- Data recording, analysis and interpretation
- Competence in the use of relevant Information Technologies
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Effective time management, planning and organisational skills
