Bioscience with Management

Program Overview

The BSc Bioscience with Management at Birkbeck, University of London combines fundamental bioscience knowledge with essential management skills, equipping graduates to operate at the intersection of science and business. Through a comprehensive curriculum, students gain a solid understanding of bioscience principles, practical laboratory experience, and management expertise, preparing them for diverse careers in the scientific and business sectors.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The BSc Bioscience with Management equips students with fundamental knowledge and applications of modern bioscience while providing essential management skills.

• Learn the applications of these principles, their commercial exploitation, and effective management strategies.
• Gain practical laboratory experience and develop data analysis skills for evidence-based, critical scientific discovery and business applications.
• Foster creativity and team-building skills for scientific and business innovation.
• Equip students with the technical, intellectual, and social skills necessary for careers in research, medicine, teaching, and the broader application of scientific knowledge in the modern workplace.

Program Description:

The program provides a comprehensive understanding of bioscience and management, preparing graduates for diverse careers in the scientific and business sectors. Students will:

• Gain a solid foundation in the core principles of bioscience, including cell biology, genetics, immunology, and microbiology.
• Acquire practical laboratory skills and experience in data analysis and interpretation.
• Develop essential management skills in areas such as marketing, finance, and human resources.
• Understand the ethical and social implications of scientific research and its application in business.

Outline:

Year 1:

• Cell Membranes and Bio-Energetics
• General Chemistry
• Introduction to Molecular Cell Biology
• Introduction to Nutrition and Metabolism
• Management Studies I
• Management Studies II
• Organic and Biological Chemistry
• Practical Skills for the Biosciences

Year 2:

• Aspects of Human Physiology
• Drugs and Drug Discovery
• Evolution and Genetics
• Marketing Communications
• Medical Microbiology and Immunology
• Metabolic Challenges in Health and Disease
• Protein Structure and Function
• Sustainability and Stakeholder Marketing

Year 3:

• Advanced Cell Biology
• Advanced Topics in Human Disease
• Infectious Bacteria and Antibiotics
• Knowledge Management
• Strategic Management (Undergraduate)
• BSc Bioscience with Management translational project

Assessment:

Assessment methods may include:

• Informal assessment: class discussions, problem-solving exercises, designing and executing laboratory investigations, peer assessment.
• Formal assessment: short tests, practical reports, problem-solving and data analysis assignments, presentations, internet surveys, and written examinations.

Teaching:

Teaching methods include:

• Interactive classes
• Laboratory sessions
• Computer exercises
• Seminars
• Pre-recorded sessions

Careers:

Graduates can pursue careers in:

• Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
• NHS laboratory analysis
• Civil service
• Bioscience academic research

Other:

• The program is offered on a full-time (3 years) and part-time (4 or 6 years) basis.
• The program is taught in the evening, making it suitable for students with work or other commitments.
• The program is delivered by internationally distinguished experts who work with governments and institutions around the globe.
• Birkbeck provides state-of-the-art, specialist laboratories and facilities for studying biological sciences in the heart of academic London.

Academic year 2024–25, starting October 2024 Full-time home students: £9,250 per year Full-time international students: £17,620 per year Academic year 2025–26, starting October 2025 To be confirmed Part-time home students: £4,625 per year Part-time international students: £8,810 per year Academic year 2025–26, starting October 2025 To be confirmed Part-time home students: £6,935 per year Part-time international students: £13,215 per year Academic year 2025–26, starting October 2025 To be confirmed