Biotechnology with Biopharmaceutical Science – BSc (Hons)

This module introduces students to the principles and concepts underlying how biological molecules and systems function and how they underpin the Applied Biosciences.

The aim of this module is to introduce the learner to the basic theory and laboratory practice of physical, inorganic and organic chemistry.

This physics module is designed to introduce students to the concepts in fundamental physics that are necessary to support other core modules and to provide a comprehensive grounding in physics that is relevant to biological processes, and relevant to instrumentation for bioanalysis.

The aim of this Module is to implement good Laboratory techniques with emphasis on Health and Safety and teach the learner to problem solve scientifically.

This module is designed to provide the student with the necessary mathematical theories and problem-solving skills required in the domains of biological and analytical science.

The learner is introduced to data handling & analysis, interpretation of results, probability and quality tools with further mathematical applications in science.

This module provides a review of essential cell structures and cellular and molecular processes and how they are integrated into the development and function of the eukaryotic organism as a whole. It links fundamental aspects of the biochemistry and molecular biology of plant and animal cells to provide the student with a holistic interpretation of cell biology.

This module allows the student to appreciate the relevance and applicability of chemistry to the biosciences. By building on existing knowledge from their general chemistry course, the module allows the student to make linkages between these chemical fundamentals and the more applied aspects of biochemistry and related topics. Furthermore the module will develop the learners analytical skills to allow them to carry out laboratory techniques and generate analytical results.

The aim of this module is to provide student with a basic understanding of fundamentals of Microbiology.

The immune system plays a critical role in both health and disease and increasingly forms the basis for clinical diagnostic testing as well as innovative treatment for a variety of diseases.

The aim of this module is to provide an overview of how the immune system protects us against disease and how we can utilise the special characteristics of the immune system to help develop diagnostics and medicines.

The aim of this module is to provide student with a basic understanding of fundamentals of Microbiology pertaining to the Distribution / Control of microorganisms in Food, Water and Public Health

This module will introduce the techniques involved in molecular biology and will familiarise the students with their theoretical basis and practical uses.

This module introduces the learner to the basic principles of a range of spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques.

This module will provide the student with a knowledge and understanding of Analytical Techniques as it applies to the Biosciences. The student will gain laboratory expertise in key Bioanalytical techniques.

This module builds on the basic practical microbiological skills acquired in Level 6 to provide the learner with the knowledge base and skill set relevant to employment in the pharmaceutical, analytical biologics, food and public health sectors.

This module provides an overview of the evolution of Pharmaceuticals to Biopharmaceuticals. The Biochemistry and Biotechnology of current Biopharmaceuticals and Biotechnological processes will be reviewed.

The aim of this module is to introduce the student to quality assurance & regulations within science-based organisations.

This module introduces students to some novel and different aspects of Biotechnology with regard to areas such as Food Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology and Environmental/Green Biotechnology.

This module involves the learner taking a six to eight-month work placement with an TUS-approved Industrial partner.

The learner will gain valuable work experience in a relevant industry such as a Biopharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Hospital, Food, Environmental, Bioprocessing, Pharmaceutical, Forensic or Analytical sector.

The sucessful learner will have an in depth knowledge of Advanced Bioanalytical Techniques and their applications to the Biological Sciences.

This module will allow students gain a detailed knowledge of method validation, with a particular focus on bioanalytical methods. In additional students will gain a practical knowledge of method validation by participating in a group based validation project.

This module will allow students gain a detailed knowledge of scientific and technological advances in biomolecular techniques, with a particular focus on molecular biology and protein chemistry/proteomics. Particular focus will be given to how these techniques underpin developments in bioanalysis and biotechnology and associated industrial and commercial sectors.

This module aims to equip students with an in-depth understanding of the key theoretical and process design concepts relating to the production and properties of biomolecules of industrial importance using microbial and mammalian cells.

This module will allow students gain a detailed knowledge of the scientific and technological advances in cell biology and bioprocessing, functional genomics and biotechnology and how these topics underpin production of recombinant biopharmaceuticals.

This module will provide the learner with knowledge and practical application of statistical concepts for data driven analytic methods.

This module aims to equip students with the practical skills to culture and manipulate mammalian cells as well as studying the theory of mammalian cell culture and the properties and behaviour of the cells at the molecular level.

This non‑laboratory based module allows the student build-on and develop their project management, scientific writing and critical evaluation skills in order to comprehensively review the literature available in their chosen project area and produce a written literature review.

This module will provide the learner with knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques employed in quality managment.

In this module the student will conduct a major project and prepare a dissertation. During this the student will use their practical skills in a research context to conduct an investigation in a chosen specialist area in a competent, organised manner, critically evaluate results and deliver them in a presentation and interview and in a clear, concise thesis.