Course Overview
Besides core modules in Cell Biology, the degree gives you a solid background in related fields, such as genetics, microbiology, immunology and biochemistry. Later on, you can choose modules, techniques courses and projects in specialised areas of Cell Biology to suit your own interests.
The first year of your degree involves some compulsory modules designed to ensure a good general overview of modern day cell biology subjects. These modules include Cell Structure and Function, Genetics, and Molecules of Life. In addition, you can choose a further five modules from any of the bioscience subjects on offer or even from one of a number of different departments in the University.
In your second year, you will focus on a range of compulsory modules including Biochemistry and DNA Technology as well as some more practically oriented modules designed to develop the laboratory skills and knowledge required by Biologists today. If studying abroad, you will spend your second year at a university in North America or Australasia.
The flexibility of the final year enables you to tailor your degree to your own interests. You'll be able to select from a diverse range of modules including Cell Signalling, Cancer, Immunology, and Medical Genetics. You'll also benefit from the diverse range of internationally renowned Cell Biology research experience amongst our academic staff members when you conduct your own laboratory-based project.
The department had a relaxed atmosphere and all the staff were very friendly and supportive.
Career opportunities
Many Cell Biology graduates find jobs within the pharmaceutical industry, hospital research, the food industry, forensic science and research institutes. While two thirds of our graduates typically enter bioscience professions, the transferable skills developed on this course - and from studying abroad - open up opportunities in management, finance and marketing. Studying abroad will add to these options.
Other Lancaster graduates go on to take MSc or PhD qualifications, working with our internationally excellent academic staff to produce world-class research.
Modules
Here are some of the current modules which are available during your studies at Lancaster:
PartI
- Anatomy and Tissue Structure
- Biotechnology
- Cell Structure and Function
- Experimental Design and Data Analysis
- Genetics
- Hormones and Development
- Human Physiology
- Impact of Microbes
- Infection and Immunity
- Molecules of Life
- Protein Biochemistry
PartII (Year 3)
- Biological Sciences Research Project
For more detailed module information please visit the Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences department website.
Entry Requirements
A-level: AAA. All to include two science A-levels from Biol/Chem/Geog/Maths/Physics/Psychology.
General Studies: Not accepted
Key skills: Not included in offer
GCSE: Maths (B) and English Language (C)
Scottish Highers: AAABB
Irish Leaving Cert: Offers will be made on the basis of 5 or 6 Higher level subjects. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (01524 592028) for further information
International Bacc: 36 points overall with 16 points from best three HL courses
BTEC: DDD
Mature students: Applications welcome
IELTS: 6.0
For details of how we evaluate international qualifications, please click here.
Financial Support
Lancaster University's priority is to support every student to make the most of their life and education. In addition to government maintenance loans, grants and national scholarships, Lancaster University offers a range of financial support for full time UK Undergraduate students from lower-income backgrounds. Many students each year will be entitled to bursaries or scholarships to help them with the cost of fees and/or living expenses.
The Lancaster Scholarship package is designed to reward the hard work and natural ability of full-time UK students applying to study with us regardless of their household income. Students achieving A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications) will receive a £1,000 per year Lancaster Scholarship during their undergraduate studies if they place us as their firm choice institution. Continuation of the Lancaster Scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic progression.
Our combined £5,000 bursary package will help students from England whose household incomes are less than £25,000 per year with fees and living costs.
Students from England eligible for our £5,000 bursary package will also be awarded a £3,000 Lancaster Scholarship if they achieve A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications). This totals £8,000 of support for students during their studies.
For full details of the University's financial support packages including eligibility criteria, please visit our
fees and funding page.
