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Biology and Chemistry
BSc (Hons)
Why study this course?
Keele takes a broad approach to biology, examining the diversity of life and its
evolution from the geological past and exploring the behaviour and physiology of
whole organisms. In Chemistry, you will develop a solid foundation of theoretical
and practical skills, building to cover advanced concepts and contemporary
issues in chemistry in later years.
We offer a carefully designed first-year curriculum to help students make
the transition into university study with a high level of personal support.
Biology at Keele focuses on the amazing world of organisms – from
how they’ve evolved to their relationships with the environment and
each other. You’ll consider the complexity of biological processes and
mechanisms at molecular, cellular, organismal and ecosystem levels,
exploring related philosophical and ethical issues. You’ll sample, record
and analyse data in the field and in our excellent labs, and learn how
biology can help to improve the quality and sustainability of life.
Chemistry is a practical subject and to become a professional chemist
you need to be trained on the best. At Keele we offer you hands-on
practical experience with state-of-the-art scientific instruments and
techniques, you will enjoy access to dedicated IT facilities and an
excellent modern teaching laboratory in our £25.5M Central Science
Laboratories facility. In your third year you can tailor your studies to
reflect your interests and learn how to pursue your own research. The
course is focused on developing your problem solving skills which are so
sought after by employers.
You can add a year with by undertaking a placement either an Applied
Life Sciences work placement, a Chemistry Industrial Placement or a one
year Study Abroad Placement between the second and third years.
What will this mean for my future?
You might work as a research scientist, as an environmental consultant,
conservationist, in quality control areas of the food industry, in the
pharmaceutical industry or as a scientific writer. If you choose to do an
Placement you’ll graduate with the advantage of a significant level of
work experience in biology to take to potential employers.
INDICATIVE MODULES
First Year
• Biodiversity, Ecology and
Environment
• Cellular Genetics and Evolution
• Chemical Structure and Reactivity
• Practical and Professional Chemistry
Skills
Second Year
• Animal Adaptations
• Life at the Extremes
• Research and Analytical Skills
• Current Topics in Biology
• Living Together
• Molecular Chemistry and Reactions
• Spectroscopy and Analysis
• Physical and Structural Chemistry
Third Year
• Life Sciences Research Project
• Conservation Biology
• Applied Insect Ecology
• Human Evolution
• Dissertation (Life Sciences)
• Chemistry Research Project
• Chemistry Dissertation
• Advanced Organic Chemistry
• Inorganic, Physical and Solid State
Chemistry
• Chemical Kinetics, Photochemistry
and Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms
KEY INFORMATION
UCAS Code - CF11
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative entry
requirements
Combined Honours
A level: BBB/ABC
BTEC: DDD
Course duration
3 years or 4 years
with an international
or placement year
International Year
Yes
Learn a Language
Yes
Placement Year
Yes
For information on courses that combine subjects please visit keele.ac.uk/ugcourses