The research was carried out on a population of wild Soay sheep on the island of Hirta, St Kilda. Boys dominate girl twins in womb

Trypanosomes Studying Trypanosomes and other parasites

A dividing cell stained for different component parts

Looking at dividing cells

Genes that control neuron formation Human nervous system Neurons in fruit fly embryo Fruit fly lab Human neurons – how are the many different types made? What genes are involved?

B.Sc. Honours in Biological Sciences Biochemistry Biological Sciences with Management Biotechnology Developmental and Cell Biology Ecology Evolutionary Biology Genetics Immunology Infectious Diseases Medical Biology Molecular Biology Neuroscience Pharmacology Physiology Plant Science Reproductive Biology Zoology

Field courses are a required part of some programmes…

..and practicals a vital part of others!

First year programme First semester Origin & Diversity of Life Quantification in the Life Sciences Biological Chemistry 1A OR Introductory Chemistry for Biologists Second semester Molecules, Genes & Cells Biology, Ecology and Environment Biological Chemistry 1B Medical Biology Six 20 point courses, normally chosen from the following

But outside courses can also be taken: Here are some, related to Biology, that students can take: First semester Human Geography Earth Dynamics Industrial Management Second semester Earth Surface Systems History of Life Sustainability, Society & Environment Techniques of Management Year long courses also exist: Psychology 1 runs in both semesters and is worth 40 credit points