Programme And Module Handbook
 
Programme Specification


Date Specification Approved
College College Life and Env Sci
School School of Bioscience
Department School of Biosciences
Partner College and School
Collaborative Organisation and Form of Collaboration
Qualification and Programme Title B.Sc. Biological Sciences with International Year Full-time
Programme Code 566E
Delivery Location Campus
Language of Study English
Length of Programme 4 Year(s)
Accreditations This programme has no outside accreditations
Aims of the Programme This information is to be supplied
Programme Outcomes
Students are expected to have Knowledge and Understanding of: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
Many aspects of modern biology from molecules to ecosystems
One or more specialised areas of biology
The methods of biological research, and how to carry out specified experimental procedures, and how to assess critically the nature of numerical data and their correct interpretation
Lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory practicals, IT-based learning exercises; extendeddissertation in final year
Unseen exams at the ends of Years 1, 2 and 4 . In-course assessment by means of assessed essays, laboratory reports and tests. Assessed project report and/or library-baseddissertation in final year.
Students are expected to have attained the following Skills and other Attributes: Which will be gained through the following Teaching and Learning methods: and assessed using the following methods:
Enhanced critical and judgemental abilities to meet the demands of life in atechnological society
The capacity to further their education and training through independent study
Transferable communication skills such as written, oral communication and ITskills needed for further study, research or employment
Students will gain skills in intercultural competence’, ‘graduates from this programme will have spent Year 3 of their studies at a prestigious university outside the UK, which will significantly broaden their experience, cultural awareness and understanding of other countries. Such skills can be applied in a wide variety of educational and professional contexts, thus meeting the national and international demand for a workforce that understands and can successfully operate, in an international environment
Dedicated skills modules in Years 1 and 2 include interactive sessions andlearning materials on report writing and oral presentation; assessed team based practical work; personal and group tutorials; IT-based learning resources.

Assessed essays, oral presentations and practical reports; exam in IT skills; assessed exercises on experimental design; information retrieval and interpretation; assessed dissertation and project reports during final year