Biological Sciences (Development, Regeneration, and Stem Cells) BSc (Hons) 48 months Undergraduate Programme By The University of Edinburgh |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

"The study of development is central to modern biology. It reveals how multi-cellular organisms form the correct cells, tissues and organs in the right place at the right time, to generate a complex and functional organism.

 

 We can now understand much more about how genes control development, with modern scientific advances enabling scientists to:

 

 * manipulate and mutate genes

 * introduce new genes into embryos

 * suppress gene expression in specific cells at specific times in development

 

 Analysis of related genes in different species has shown that the same developmental mechanisms are often used in vertebrates, invertebrates and plants.

 

 This is a revolutionary area of science and deeper understanding is important for future disease therapy and for industrial applications.

 

 #### Areas of study

 

 You will study a range of topics, including:

 

 * basic anatomy and embryology

 * morphogenesis, tissue growth control and cellular differentiation patterning

 * molecular control of gene expression

 * human developmental genetics

 * stem cell biology

 * the evolution of development

 

 #### Flexibility within biological sciences

 

 Biological sciences explores the study of living organisms, covering everything from the interactions of animals in their environment to how genes are expressed.

 

 We offer a flexible learning experience. With 12 different biological sciences subject areas, you can tailor your programme to your preferred career path. Regardless of your initial application choice, you will have the opportunity to explore aspects of each of our programmes in the early years and can choose to specialise in whichever one interests you.

 

 Our skills-based curriculum will equip you with data analysis, programming and problem-solving skills, as well as teaching you effective communication and independent thinking. This will prepare you to be a part of the next generation of scientific thinkers who apply their skills in various contexts."

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

"The study of development is central to modern biology. It reveals how multi-cellular organisms form the correct cells, tissues and organs in the right place at the right time, to generate a complex and functional organism.

 

 We can now understand much more about how genes control development, with modern scientific advances enabling scientists to:

 

 * manipulate and mutate genes

 * introduce new genes into embryos

 * suppress gene expression in specific cells at specific times in development

 

 Analysis of related genes in different species has shown that the same developmental mechanisms are often used in vertebrates, invertebrates and plants.

 

 This is a revolutionary area of science and deeper understanding is important for future disease therapy and for industrial applications.

 

 #### Areas of study

 

 You will study a range of topics, including:

 

 * basic anatomy and embryology

 * morphogenesis, tissue growth control and cellular differentiation patterning

 * molecular control of gene expression

 * human developmental genetics

 * stem cell biology

 * the evolution of development

 

 #### Flexibility within biological sciences

 

 Biological sciences explores the study of living organisms, covering everything from the interactions of animals in their environment to how genes are expressed.

 

 We offer a flexible learning experience. With 12 different biological sciences subject areas, you can tailor your programme to your preferred career path. Regardless of your initial application choice, you will have the opportunity to explore aspects of each of our programmes in the early years and can choose to specialise in whichever one interests you.

 

 Our skills-based curriculum will equip you with data analysis, programming and problem-solving skills, as well as teaching you effective communication and independent thinking. This will prepare you to be a part of the next generation of scientific thinkers who apply their skills in various contexts."

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.

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