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School of Biological and Chemical Sciences Undergraduate Study 2021 Biological Sciences | Biomedical Sciences | Chemical Sciences | Psychology

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Welcome 4 • Genetics 36 Why choose Queen Mary • Medical Genetics 40 University of London? 6 • Neuroscience 44 Studying biological sciences, • Pharmaceutical Chemistry 48 biomedical sciences, • Pharmacology and Contents chemical sciences, psychology 10 Innovative Therapeutics 52 Foundation programmes 12 • Psychology 56 Careers 14 • Zoology 60 How will I study? 19 Laboratories and facilities 64

Degree programmes 20 Fieldwork 66 • Biochemistry 20 Living in London 68 • Biology 24 Student life 70 • Biomedical sciences 28 Accommodation 72 • Chemistry 32 Maps 73

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The Joseph Priestley Building at our Mile End campus

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Thank you for your interest in studying at Queen Mary 92 University of London. Across all of our degrees, we offer a per cent of all broad curriculum to equip you with a solid grounding in the our graduates are in employment or scientific discipline of your choice, whether in the biological, further study within biomedical or chemical sciences, or psychology. six months of graduating.* Your time as a student is sure to be life-changing. Queen Mary is part of the prestigious Russell Group, and our graduates are highly prized by employers. Studying at a Russell Group OUR You will be part of a thriving academic WHITECHAPEL university in London has already community and be taught by high-calibre CAMPUS given me chances to help my future staff who are leaders in their field. career. I feel very confident that my But it’s not all about league tables with us. degree from Queen Mary will allow Not only do we offer a stimulating learning me to pursue whatever I wish to do”. experience and research-led teaching, but we pride ourselves on being a friendly and Atalanta Hersey inclusive university, and encourage our Medical Genetics BSc (2019) students to take advantage of the wealth of extra-curricular activities on offer at Queen Mary. Our priority is for our students to make Students by our G.E. Fogg building, the most of their degree, to develop their home to our recently refurbished teaching laboratories future potential and to have the basis for employment in a range of sectors.

*Destination of Leavers in Higher Education survey, 2016/17, based on UK-domiciled, full-time students

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From our location in the heart of Why choose east London – one of the capital’s most dynamic areas – to our welcoming Queen Mary London? campus, world-leading research and inspiring teaching, there are many reasons to make Queen Mary your first choice.

One of the UK’s leading universities Generous support • Member of the Russell Group – one of the • Generous package of bursaries UK’s 24 leading universities and scholarships • £4000 higher than national average – • 269 of our students received £25,000 – average salary of Queen Mary a scholarship in 2018/19 undergraduates six months after completing We are international their course (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey, 2016/17) • Part of the internationally recognised University of London (UoL) • Teaching inspired by our world leading research • Students and staff from over 162 countries • Eight Nobel Prize winners among former • Links with leading international universities, staff and alumni and opportunities to study abroad on many programmes • 5th in the UK for our 3* and 4* research outputs (Research Excellence Framework • One of the most internationally diverse 2014) university in the world (Times Higher Education, 2017) • Distinguished history dating back to 1123 (the foundation of St Exceptional facilities Bartholomew’s Hospital) • £105m spent on new facilities over the A friendly community in a great location past five years • Only university in London able to offer an • Some of the largest open-plan laboratories attractive residential campus at our home in Europe in the Blizard Building in Mile End • 7,700 metres of new learning space with 13mins 14mins • Short walk from the creative, technical and the new £5.2m Chemistry undergraduate mins4 11mins 15mins social hubs of Brick Lane and Shoreditch, teaching lab opened in 2018 and £39m and close to London’s financial centres, Graduate Centre which opened in 2017 the City and Canary Wharf To beautiful To Queen To Shoreditch To the bars To the gallery • Set beside Regent’s Canal in Mile End, our Victoria Park Elizabeth High Street of Hoxton spaces and Olympic Park Square cafés of main campus is one stop on the Tube from Hackney Wick Stratford’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and minutes from the West End

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Looking west across Queen Mary’s London: in the Highlights background on the left you can see The Shard; on the right-hand side you can see the iconic shape of the Gherkin in the City

A dedicated A varied Engage outside Careers Consultant programme the classroom at a along with subject- of lectures and wide range of extra specific events and guest speakers curricular activities support

Strong research Access to and teaching links exceptional with institutions such as the Natural History Museum facilities  A well-developed advisory and student and Kew Gardens, as well as support system industry partners, including GlaxoSmithKline and the Environment Agency

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All our biomedical programmes are co-taught between Biological Sciences and of Biological and Chemical Sciences Biomedical Sciences are accredited by the Royal Society of the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences and Chemistry. These programmes and the Our programmes span the whole of the Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry Biochemistry programmes are taught in biological and biomedical sciences. For the Joseph Priestley building, which has in our Mile End, Whitechapel and Charterhouse Square medically related subjects, consider our recently benefitted from a £5.2 million Biomedical Sciences, Medical Genetics, campuses. Other programmes are mainly based in the investment into a new undergraduate Neuroscience and Pharmacology and School of Biological and Chemical Sciences in Mile End. teaching lab. Innovative Therapeutics programmes (co- You can find more detailed information about each course on pages 26 - 69. taught between the School of Biological Psychology and Chemical Sciences and Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry). Our approach to psychology is based on the simple observation that the brain, Study abroad Those interested in ecology or conservation might prefer Zoology, while if your interests the seat of human and animal mind and Queen Mary offers the opportunity to lie at the molecular end of biology, Genetics behaviour, has evolved and therefore apply for degrees with an additional year or Biochemistry may be for you. Our Biology must reflect facets of biological processes. abroad, allowing you to experience living programme offers a strong grounding in This emphasis on the biological and in another country, learn about different biological sciences, with opportunities to neuroscientific perspective is unique from cultures and broaden your horizons. specialise as your interests develop. many other psychology programmes, which are often based within social science Find out more about study abroad Chemical Sciences departments. Our Psychology degree is opportunities at Queen Mary at: accredited by the British Psychological The science of chemistry underpins all qmul.ac.uk/international/ Society. This means our graduates are aspects of modern life – from human health global-opportunities eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered and medicine to manufacturing. Many Membership (GBC) – an entry requirement of our graduates are highly sought after for the postgraduate and training by employers and attract good starting programmes which lead to becoming salaries. The Chemistry and Pharmaceutical a fully Chartered Psychologist. Chemistry programmes at the The School

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Integrated Foundation degrees at Queen Mary provide students with alternative routes onto undergraduate degrees. While in your foundation year, you have access to all the University’s facilities and will be a full-time student.

Our BSc Biological and Chemical Sciences Biological Sciences (4 year). Queen Mary International degrees with Foundation combine a UCAS code: CCX2 Foundation Year foundation year with a traditional university Degree progression opportunities on the The Queen Mary International Foundation degree into an integrated four-year following programmes at Queen Mary: Year, is a one-year programme that offers I found the foundation year really useful. programme (1+3). Successful completion Biochemistry BSc pathways onto undergraduate degrees of the foundation year and meeting the across Science and Engineering. Whilst we were studying similar subjects Biology BSc as A Levels, including Maths, Biology, progression requirements guarantees you The International Foundation Year is for a place on a relevant degree programme Biomedical Sciences BSc Physics, Chemistry and English, the content international students who need an extra was more complex so it was a really good without having to re-apply through UCAS. Genetics BSc year of study in order to progress on to an starting point in terms of getting students The BSc Biological and Chemical Sciences Medical Genetics BSc undergraduate degree used to what university is like and the Neuroscience BSc independence that comes with it.” degrees with Foundation are open to Visit the foundation website to learn more home, EU and international students. UK Pharmacology and Innovative about the programmes: qmul.ac.uk/ Ma Annika Ramos and EU foundation students are eligible Therapeutics BSc international-students/pathway- Pharmaceutical Chemistry BSc (2019) to apply for funding through the Student Psychology BSc programmes/ify Loans Company. Queen Mary offers tailored Zoology BSc pathways for subjects across science and engineering. Visit the foundation website Chemical Sciences (4 year). to see full details: qmul.ac.uk/study/ UCAS code: FFX2 foundation-courses Degree progression opportunities on the following programmes at Queen Mary: Below are details of our biology and chemistry foundation programmes, Chemistry BSc including which degrees you can progress Pharmaceutical Chemistry BSc onto. You have to successfully complete the foundation year at the appropriate level to be eligible for degree progression.

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You will have excellent career prospects with a degree from Queen Mary. Our graduates progress into a range of sectors, including clinical and laboratory work, as well as For my industrial placement postgraduate research and study and science communication. year application at GlaxoSmithKline, I received a Others transfer their skills into sectors such choose, including communication, IT skills, lot of support from the careers as marketing and finance. The latest data presenting, reporting, team-work, research team, who helped me draft my show that 92 per cent* of our graduates are and analysis. cover letter and edit my CV to in work or further study within six months make it more suitable to the of graduation. Careers information and guidance The Careers and Enterprise team is requirements of the role.” Preparing you for the future dedicated to educating, advising and Zahra Arjomand Nia Queen Mary graduates are highly prized connecting Queen Mary students and Pharmaceutical Chemistry with by employers, and your standing among recent graduates to employers. Their a Year in Industry BSc (2019) graduate recruiters is also enhanced by services expand your awareness of our membership of the Russell Group of professional opportunities and teach leading universities. invaluable job-searching skills that can be applied throughout your career and Our biological, chemical and biomedical include: one-to-one appointments for CV programmes will give you practical lab checking and mock interviews; tailored experience, as well as advanced scientific workshops; employer-led events; and understanding. Our biological programmes recruitment support for internships, offer practical experience of fieldwork, which part-time jobs and work placements. is a great advantage for those interested in You will have access to a dedicated Careers conservation or research. ** Consultant for your School who has expert All our programmes, including our knowledge of recruitment and connections Psychology BSc, will give you experience to employers in their field. of experimental and sampling design, hypothesis generation and testing. *Source: Destination of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, 2016/17 You will develop a range of transferable skills during your degree that will help **Fieldwork entails an additional cost. you in whatever career pathway you See page 72 for further details

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Enterprise Students and graduates across Queen Mary start new business and social ventures each year. Some make money, others make a positive social impact and many do both. In all cases, these projects help you to design your own work experience that demonstrates the enterprise skills sought by employers.

Students in our Careers The Careers team provides support for students and recent graduates through funding, and Enterprise Centre one-to-one advice at any stage of developing your business, workshops, workspace, access to experts and entrepreneurial networks.

Where do you see yourself? Graduate roles Organisations employing our recent graduates include: Below is a representative sample of professional roles our recent graduates have gone on to: • Bloomberg • KPMG Analytical Chemist • Assistant Psychologist (mental health) • Business Analyst • Burgess Autistic Trust • Medical Research Council and Management Trainee • Chemistry Researcher • Chemistry Technician • Civil Service • Merck Sharp and Dohme (MSD) • Clinical Biochemist • Clinical Research Assistant • Clinical Trials Officer • Deutsche Bank • National Hospital for Neurology and • Data Analyst • Editorial Assistant (medical communications) • Graduate Civil • EY (formerly Ernst & Young) Neurosurgery Service • Graduate Funds Trainee • Human Resources Executive • Market Analyst • Medical Laboratory Assistant • Medical Laboratory Scientist • Genomics England • NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) • Pharmacy Technician • Psychological Counsellor • Research Assistant • NHS England • GlaxoSmithKline • Science Technician • Synthetic Chemist • Technology Consultant • Government Office for Science • NHS Trust • Trainee Clinical Research Consultant • Trainee Biomedical Scientist • PriceWaterHouseCoopers • Great Ormond Street Hospital Many of our students also move onto postgraduate study, at either masters • Institute of Cancer Research • Princess Alexandra Hospital or PhD level, or gain entry to a graduate medical school programme.

of our graduates are in work or further study within six months of graduation. 92%* Destination of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, 2016/17

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Course structure Assessment Our courses are either three or four years All students must complete modules full-time and each year is divided into totalling 120 credits each year (normally two semesters. Our programmes involve eight modules). Each module is assessed a mixture of classroom activities and through theory examinations (typically laboratory work. Most material is delivered accounting for 70-90 per cent of the final via lectures, backed up with small-group mark) and coursework (e.g. practical tutorials and workshops. reports, problem sheets, online exercises and tests). A typical weekly workload would be: Final year BSc students may undertake a • Eight one-hour lectures research project worth 30 credits, while • Nine to 12 hours of practical laboratories final year MSci students undertake a and workshops project worth 60 credits; these projects • 18-20 hours of private study/coursework are generally assessed by a combination of detailed written report, a seminar Independent study presentation, a poster and an interview. For every one hour of contact time, you Examinations are taken each semester are expected to do up to four hours on and may include multiple choice questions, independent study, which could be spent short answer questions, problem-solving preparing for, or following up on, formal or essays. study sessions, reading, assessing data from experiments, completing lab reports or revising for examinations. All programme structures in this The direction of your individual study prospectus are indicative of what you will be guided by the formal study and will study, and are subject to availability. laboratory sessions you attend, along They may change from year to year as with your reading and assignments. new topics are introduced and as we Independent study fosters the ability to listen to student feedback. identify your own learning needs and determine which areas you need to focus on in order to become proficient in your subject area. This is an important transferable skill and will help to prepare you for the transition to working life.

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Biochemistry BSc (3 years) Entry requirements: Recent Employers UCAS code: C700 A-level: BSc - ABB, including A-level • Merck Sharp and Dohme Biochemistry BSc with Year Abroad (4 years) chemistry • Genomics England UCAS code: C70Y MSci, BSc year in industry/research - • Barts Health NHS Trust Biochemistry MSci (4 years) AAB, including A-level chemistry • The Exchange Lab UCAS code: C701 • GlaxoSmithKline* - 34 points overall with 6,5,5 from Biochemistry MSci with Year Abroad (5 years) IB: BSc UCAS code: C71Y three Higher Level subjects including Recent employment chemistry • Clinical Biochemist Biochemistry with a Year in Industry/Research BSc (4 years) UCAS code: 3W45 MSci, BSc year in industry/research - 35 • Clinical Trials Practitioner (Oncology) points overall with 6,6,5 from three Higher • Data Analyst Our Biochemistry programmes benefit 1:1 support to help you to identify and apply Level subjects including chemistry from having world-leading researchers for placement opportunities. If successful, Recent graduates have gone to study in both biology and chemistry together you will spend your third year working Fees: Home/EU: £9,250, International: • Life Science PhD in one department. On all of these in industry or carrying out an extended £23,500* *2020/21 fees • Algal Biofuel PhD programmes, you will study the ways in research project, before returning to Queen Course highlights • Graduate Medicine MBBS which both disciplines interact in living Mary for your fourth year. • Wide array of second and third-year organisms, and learn how this underpins All final year students on our BSc option modules our understanding of biological and programmes or third year students • Promotion opportunity to four-year MSci medical science. on the MSci must complete one of the from the three-year BSc Our Biochemistry MSci includes a fourth following: year where you undertake an extended • Biological sciences research project research project. You will work as part • Project skills in the life sciences of a research group conducting original research work. Several of our students have For further details see: published their work in peer review journals. sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate As part of the Year in Industry/ Research BSc, during your second year you will receive

*Source: Last five years Queen Mary SBCS alumni database

*Source: Last five years Queen Mary SBCS alumni database

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Year 1 Year 3 • Practical molecular and cellular biology • Biochemistry communication • Cell biology • Membrane proteins • Molecular genetics • Molecular basis of disease • Fundamentals of organic chemistry I and II • Enzyme catalysis • Practical biochemistry • Protein structure, folding and assemblies • Physiology *Option modules • Basic biochemistry • Advanced pharmaceutical chemistry • Essential skills for biochemists • Organic synthesis Year 2 • Neuroscience: from molecules • Techniques for biological and to behaviour chemical sciences • Functional genomics and epigenetics • Genes and bioinformatics • Topics in biological chemistry • Biochemistry communication *Optional modules currently available. • Membrane and cellular biochemistry All modules subject to change. • Metabolic pathways [Title] Students taking the MSci will undertake *Option modules a research project in their fourth year. There were lots of opportunities • Comparative and integrative physiology [intro] to get hands-on lab experience • Cell biology and developmental genetics For further details see: sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate through both organised module • Engaging the public in science based labs or independent • Structure and reactivity in organic research projects.” chemistry I and II • Microbial physiology and growth Alyssa Miller, Biochemistry MSci (2019) • Transmission genetics • Pharmaceutical chemistry I and II

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Biology BSc Entry requirements: Recent Employers UCAS code: C100 A-level: ABB, including A-level biology • NHS England • The Centre for Reproductive Biology BSc with Year Abroad (4 years) IB: 34 points overall with 6,5,5 from three Higher Level subjects including biology Genetic Health UCAS code: C10Y Fees: Home/EU: £9,250, International: • National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery From human disease to ecology and £23,500* *2020/21 fees All third year students must complete • GlaxoSmithKline evolution, this is the programme one of the following: Course highlights • Deloitte to choose if you want a broad-based degree • Biological sciences research project • Wide array of second and third year • EY* covering the whole of the • Project skills in the life sciences option modules biological sciences. In your first year, you Recent employment • Hands-on experience from field trips** will cover subjects including genetics, For further details see: • Graduate Civil Service evolution, physiology and biochemistry. In sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate • Embryology Associate the second and • Science Technician final years, you can either retain this broad For further details about fieldwork, approach or specialise. including costs, go to page 66. Recent graduates have gone to study • Ecology and Conservation MSc Those interested in ecology, conservation or animal biology might take advantage • Public Health MSc of our wide range of field courses – for • Environmental Engineering MSc example, studying ecology in South Africa or hunting for dinosaur fossils in Canada – while others might prefer to opt for modules in neuroscience, developmental biology or the molecular basis of disease.

*Source: Last five years Queen Mary SBCS alumni database **Fieldwork entails an additional cost. See page 72 for further details

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Year 1 Year 3 • Practical molecular and cellular biology • Research Methods and Communication II • Cell biology *Option modules • Evolution • Behavioural ecology • Molecular genetics • Membrane proteins • Practical biology • Endocrine physiology and biochemistry • Physiology • Mammals and evolution • Ecology (includes field trip to Somerset) • Molecular basis of disease • Basic biochemistry • Population and chromosome genetics • Essential skills for biologists • Functional genomics and epigenetics Year 2 • Neuroscience: from molecules to • Research methods and communication I behaviour *Option modules • Parasites and infectious disease • Cell biology and developmental genetics • Reproductive and developmental biology • Genes and bioinformatics • Species: Dinosaurs to DNA (includes field • Techniques for biological and trip to Canada) chemical sciences • Savannah ecology and conservation • Evolutionary genetics (includes field trip to the African • Animal and plant diversity savannahs) • Comparative and integrative physiology • Climate change and conservation challenges • Marine and animal diversity (includes field trip to Millport, Scotland) [Title]*Optional modules currently available. • Transmission genetics All modules subject to change. • Metabolic pathways • Microbial physiology and growth [intro] The overseas field trips were an amazing • Membrane and cellular biochemistry experience where you get to actively apply • Ecological interactions I and II (includes the biological concepts you have learnt, and field trip toCroatia) they took you to a diverse range of places.”

Milahat Asif, Biology BSc 2019

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Biomedical Sciences BSc Entry requirements: Recent Employers UCAS code: B990 A-level: AAB, including A-level biology • Princess Alexandra Hospital Biomedical Sciences BSc with Year Abroad (4 years) and one other science subject • Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust UCAS code: B99Y IB: 35 points overall with 6,6,5 from three • London Imaging Centre Higher Level subjects including biology Biomedical science is concerned with All third year students must complete and one other science subject • Oxford University Hospitals NHS understanding the causes, diagnosis and one of the following: Foundation Trust treatment of disease. Our programme is • Biomedical sciences research project Fees: Home/EU: £9,250, International: • Great Ormond Street Hospital* co-taught between the School of Biological • Project skills in the life sciences £23,500* *2020/21 fees and Chemical Sciences and Barts and The Recent employment Course highlights London School of Medicine and Dentistry. For further details see: • Genetic Technologist • For those interested in studying You will initially study subjects including sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate • Trainee Cardiac Clinical Scientist medicine after graduation, the nineteen human anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, • Biomedical Scientist highest ranked students across molecular biology, immunology, genetics Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience and • Research Technician and pharmacology. Pharmacology & Innovative Therapeutic Recent graduates have gone to study In your final year, you will study specialist degree programmes will be guaranteed an • Medicine (Graduate Entry modules in topics including endocrinology, [Title] interview for the five year A100 Medicine Programme) MBBS genomics, drug design, cell pathology and MBBS degree (Barts and the London). • Dentistry BDS cancer biology. Many of our biomedical Ranking, and consequent selection for • Clinical Neuroscience PhD sciences graduates go on to study medicine interview will be based on an aggregate and dentistry, and our programme has of academic ranking (50%) and UKCAT been designed with this in mind. score (50%), and will be made at the end of the second year of study. The top five of these students will also be considered for the four year A101 MBBS Graduate Entry Programme.

*Source: Last five years Queen Mary SBCS alumni database

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Year 1 Year 3 • Essential skills for biomedical scientists • Biomedical science case approach to • Chromosomes and gene functions problem solving • Human anatomy • Cellular pathology and blood science Studying Biomedical Sciences • The human cell *Option modules was the perfect fit for me at the • The microbial world and humans • Clinical pharmacology time, since it gave me the chance • Biomedical physiology I • Infectious diseases to deepen my knowledge of • Biomolecules of life • Advanced human genetic disorders human biology and at the same • Tissue biology • Oral biology for biomedical sciences time I found many chances • Endocrine physiology and biochemistry to volunteer and gain work Year 2 experience in hospitals.” • Biomedical physiology II • Advanced immunology • Biomedical Science Case Approach to •  Receptors and mechanisms of cell signalling Carola Bigogno Problem Solving • Clinical trials and regulatory affairs Biomedical Sciences BSc (2018), • Human molecular biology • Drug discovery and design currently studying Medicine at Barts and The London School of • Techniques in biomedical sciences • Molecular basis of personalised medicine Medicine and Dentistry • Basic immunology • Cancer biology • Clinical microbiology *Optional modules currently available. • Essential biochemistry for human life All modules subject to change. • Biomedical pharmacology *Option modules • Cell biology and developmental genetics • Comparative and integrative physiology • Human genetic disorders • Engaging the public in science

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Chemistry BSc (3 years) UCAS code: F100 Chemistry BSc with Year Abroad (4 years) UCAS code: F10Y Chemistry MSci (4 years) UCAS code: F103 Chemistry MSci with Year Abroad (5 years) UCAS code: F13Y Entry requirements: Course highlights A-level: BSc - ABB, including A-level • Accredited by the Royal Society Chemistry with a Year in Industry/Research BSc (4 years) chemistry of Chemistry, which leads to UCAS code: 9A32 Associate Member of the Royal MSci, BSc year in industry/research Society of Chemistry status Chemistry is often termed the central Several of our students have published their - AAB, including A-level chemistry • Promotion opportunity to four-year science as it connects mathematics, physics, work in peer review journals. As part of the IB: BSc - 34 points overall with 6,5,5 from MSci from the three-year BSc biology and medicine. It is concerned with Year in Industry/Research BSc, during your three Higher Level subjects including all aspects of the physical and chemical second year you will receive 1:1 support to chemistry Recent Employers properties of matter, including the nature of help you to identify and apply for placement • EY atoms and molecules, their structure and opportunities. If successful, you will spend MSci, BSc year in industry/research • St George’s University Hospitals NHS composition, their reactions and the ways your third year working in industry or - 35 points overall with 6,6,5 from three Foundation Trust Higher Level subjects including chemistry in which they can be used to produce useful carrying out an extended research project, • GlaxoSmithKline products and materials. Chemistry at Queen before returning to Queen Mary for your Fees: Home/EU: £9,250, • Hammersmith Medicines Research fourth year. Mary offers excellent and highly regarded International: £23,500* *2020/21 fees • KPMG* training in both theoretical and practical chemistry, together with interdisciplinary All final year students on our BSc Recent employment modules such as spectroscopy, analytical programmes or third year students • Synthetic Chemist chemistry and biochemistry. on the MSci must complete one of the • Chemistry Researcher following: Our Chemistry MSci includes a fourth year • Application Laboratory Technician •[intro] Chemistry research project where you undertake an extended research • Senior Chemist • Chemistry investigative project project. You will work as part of a research Recent graduates have gone to study group conducting original research work. For further details see: • PhD in Chemistry sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate • PhD in Artificial Photosynthesis • Energy MRes

*Source: Last five years Queen Mary SBCS alumni database

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Year 1 Year 3 • Essential skills for chemists • Advanced practical chemistry • Foundations of practical chemistry • Organic synthesis • Fundamentals of organic chemistry I and II • Topics in inorganic chemistry • Fundamentals of inorganic chemistry • Topics in physical chemistry • Fundamentals of spectroscopy *Option modules • Fundamentals of physical chemistry • Bioorganic chemistry • States of matter and analytical chemistry • Advanced analytical chemistry and Year 2 spectroscopy • Practical chemistry • Computational chemistry • Applied spectroscopy • Topics in biological chemistry • Structure and reactivity in organic *Optional modules currently available. chemistry I and II All modules subject to change. • Physical and quantum chemistry I and II Students taking the MSci will undertake • Solid state and inorganic chemistry a research project in their fourth year. I and II For further details see: sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate *Option modules My Chemistry degree helps me expand my knowledge not just in the Chemistry • Engaging the public in science field but also explore the physical and • Introduction to scientific programming mathematical side. It makes me push myself as an individual due to the diverse nature of the course itself.” Nishma Thakor, Chemistry with a Year in Industry BSc

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Genetics BSc (3 years) Entry requirements: Recent employment UCAS code: C400 A-level: ABB, including A-level biology • Laboratory Scientist Genetics BSc with Year Abroad (4 years) IB: 34 points overall with 6,5,5 from three • Research Assistant Higher Level subjects including biology • Genetic Technologist UCAS code: C40Y Fees: Home/EU: £9,250, International: Modern genetics is revolutionising biology Recent graduates have gone to study All third year students must complete £23,500* *2020/21 fees and medicine. The Government’s 100,000 one of the following: • Immunology PhD Genomes Project aims to sequence the • Biological sciences research project Course highlights • Plant Science PhD genomes of up to 100,000 NHS patients • Project skills in the life sciences • Wide array of second and third year • Genomic Medicine PhD or infections in patients to produce better  option modules *Fieldwork entails an additional cost. and earlier diagnosis of disease and more For further details see: •  Hands-on experience from field trips* See page 48 for further details personalised care. None of this would be sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate Recent Employers possible without a detailed understanding For further details about fieldwork, including of genetics. Our programme covers a broad costs, go to page 66. • Hammersmith Medicines Research range of topics in modern genetics, with • Center for Life Sciences, National modules designed to give you a thorough Laboratory Astana grounding in the molecular biology of [Title] • Cardiff and Vale University Health Board DNA, RNA and proteins, as well as the role • Corteva Agriscience* of genes in development, ecology and evolution, equipping you with the skills needed to take your place at the forefront of 21st century science – whether it’s in biomedicine, conservation or ecology.

*Source: Last five years Queen Mary SBCS alumni database **Fieldwork entails an additional cost. See page 72 for further details

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Year 1 Year 3 • Practical molecular and cellular biology • Research methods and communication II • Cell biology • Population and chromosome genetics • Evolution • Functional genomics and epigenetics • Molecular genetics *Option modules • Practical biology • Mammals and evolution • Physiology • Behavioural ecology • Ecology (includes field trip to Somerset) •  Advanced human genetics and genomics • Basic biochemistry • Endocrine physiology and biochemistry • Essential skills for biologists •  Parasites and infectious disease Year 2 •  Neuroscience: from molecules to behaviour • Genes and bioinformatics •  Reproductive and developmental biology • Evolutionary genetics •  Species: Dinosaurs to DNA • Research methods and communication I (includes field trip to Canada) • Transmission genetics • Savannah ecology and conservation (includes field trip to the African savannahs) *Option modules • Animal and plant diversity *Optional modules currently available. • Human genetic disorders All modules subject to change. • Cell biology and developmental genetics There is a wide range of options to explore in the Genetics • Comparative and integrative physiology programme such as human • Marine and animal diversity genetic disorders, the precise (includes field trip to Millport, Scotland) mechanisms of how genes work • Metabolic pathways and developing key lab skills • Microbial physiology and growth such as PCR, gel electrophoresis • Membrane and cellular biochemistry and making bacteriophage • Ecological interactions I and II cultures.” (includes field trip to Croatia) Mason Connolly, • Engaging the public in science Genetics BSc

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Medical Genetics BSc (3 years) Entry requirements: Recent Employers UCAS code: C431 A-level: ABB, including A-level biology • Genomics England Medical Genetics BSc with Year Abroad (4 years) IB: 34 points overall with 6,5,5 from three • NHS UCAS code: C43Y Higher Level subjects including biology • Public Health England Fees: Home/EU: £9,250, International: • Institute of Cancer Research* Building on our highly successful Genetics All third year students must complete £23,500* *2020/21 fees BSc, and co-taught by the School of one of the following: Recent employment Biological and Chemical Sciences and • Biological sciences research project Course highlights • Clinical Trials Officer Barts and The London School of Medicine • Project skills in the life sciences • Wide array of second and third year • Tissue Bank Officer and Dentistry, our programme offers you optional modules • Clinical Research Technician a unique opportunity to study medically For further details see: • Co-taught by the School of Biological and related topics such as tissue biology, sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate Chemical Sciences and Barts and The Recent graduates have gone to study human molecular biology and cancer London School of Medicine and Dentistry • Biological Sciences MSc biology within the context of classical, • Genomic Medicine MSc chromosomal, population and molecular genetics. You will learn about the genetic • Medicine (Graduate Entry and molecular basis of human health, [Title] Programme) MBBS development and disease, and explore the evolution of diseases within human populations. You will also gain a valuable introduction to medical research, genetic counselling and bioethics.

*Source: Last five years Queen Mary SBCS alumni database

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Year 1 Year 3 • Practical molecular and cellular biology • Research methods and communication II • Cell biology • Population and chromosome genetics • Evolution • Advanced human genetic disorders • Molecular genetics • Functional genomics and epigenetics • Practical biology *Option modules • Physiology • Endocrine physiology and biochemistry • Basic biochemistry • Parasites and infectious disease • Tissue biology • Reproductive and developmental biology • Essential skills for biologists • Cancer biology Year 2 • Molecular basis of personalised medicine • Evolutionary genetics • Advanced immunology • Human molecular biology • Neuroscience: from molecules to behaviour • Human genetic disorders *Optional modules currently available. • Research methods and communication I All modules subject to change. • Transmission genetics *Option modules • Cell biology and developmental genetics Studying Medical Genetics has always • Comparative and integrative physiology been a passion of mine and Queen Mary • Basic immunology was the ideal university to pursue my • Metabolic pathways passion in understanding genetic based concepts and developing my personality’’. • Microbial physiology and growth • Engaging the public in science Mariam Hadif Abbas, Medical Genetics BSc

42 qmul.ac.uk qmul.ac.uk 43 Neuroscience Our degree programmes

Neuroscience BSc (3 years) Entry requirements: interview for the five year A100 Medicine UCAS code: B140 A-level: ABB including A-level biology or MBBS degree (Barts and the London). chemistry and a second science subject Ranking, and consequent selection for Neuroscience BSc with Year Abroad (4 years) interview will be based on an aggregate UCAS code: B14Y IB: 34 points overall with 6,5,5 from three of academic ranking (50%) and UKCAT Higher Level subjects including biology score (50%), and will be made at the end Remarkable advances in neuroscience All third year students must complete and chemistry of the second year of study. The top five of make it one of the fastest growing areas one of the following: Fees: Home/EU: £9,250, International: these students will also be considered for in biomedical sciences. Neuroscience is • Research project in neuroscience £23,500* *2020/21 fees the four year A101 MBBS Graduate Entry dramatically improving our understanding • Project skills in the life sciences Programme. of the human nervous system, and Course highlights most notably the brain. Neuroscience is For further details see: Our graduates go on to work in a wide • Great background for students who wish variety of careers: jointly taught by Barts and The London sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate to progress on to medicine or dentistry School of Medicine and Dentistry and • Some will pursue a career in neuroscience • Wide array of second and third year the School of Biological and Chemical and pharmaceutical research, industry and optional modules Sciences. You will get a strong foundation the commercial or public sector in biomedical science provided by core • For those interested in studying medicine • Some will continue with their studies and modules during the first two years. You after graduation, the nineteen highest research through postgraduate study ranked students across BSc Biomedical will study neuroanatomy, physiology, • Others will transfer the skills they have Sciences, BSc Neuroscience and BSc biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics gained to careers in diverse fields including Pharmacology and Innovative Therapeutics and pharmacology. Third-year students will media, technology and management. have the opportunity to undertake their own programmes will be guaranteed an laboratory-based research project or join and work with an existing research group at Queen Mary.

44 qmul.ac.uk qmul.ac.uk 45 Neuroscience Modules

Year 1 Year 3 • Exploring neuroscience • Repair and regeneration in the • The human cell nervous system • Chromosomes and • Perspectives on brain disorders gene function *Option modules • Biomedical physiology I • Stem cells and regenerative medicine • Biomolecules of life • Drug discovery and design • Tissue biology • Advanced human genetic disorders • Functional neuroanatomy • Molecular basis of disease • Causes and prevention of disease • Biomarkers in neuroscience Year 2 • Cognitive psychology • Biomedical physiology II • Neuroscience: from molecules to behaviour • Human molecular biology • Psychopathology • Cellular and molecular neuroscience *Optional modules currently available. • Membrane and cellular biochemistry All modules subject to change. • Biomedical pharmacology [Title] • Systems neuroscience *Option modules One thing I really liked about my • Cell biology and developmental genetics department is that everyone was always happy to help you, which • Comparative and integrative physiology made such a difference”. • Infection immunology and inflammation • Exploring psychology Durdana Ahmed Neuroscience BSc (2019) • Engaging the public in science • Health and well-being • Human genetic disorders

46 qmul.ac.uk qmul.ac.uk 47 Pharmaceutical Chemistry Our degree programmes

Pharmaceutical Chemistry BSc (3 years) UCAS code: F154 Pharmaceutical Chemistry BSc with Year Abroad (4 years) UCAS code: F15Y Pharmaceutical Chemistry MSci (4 years) UCAS code: F152 Pharmaceutical Chemistry MSci with Year Abroad (5 years) Entry requirements: Recent Employers UCAS code: F12Y A-level: BSc - ABB, including A-level • GlaxoSmithKline chemistry Pharmaceutical Chemistry with a Year • Boots UK • EY in Industry/Research BSc (4 years) MSci, BSc year in industry/research - UCAS code: 2L22 AAB, including A-level chemistry • ETH Zürich • Pharmavit* IB: BSc - 34 points overall with 6,5,5 from Pharmaceutical Chemistry provides If successful, you will spend your third three Higher Level subjects including Recent employment the training required to work in the year working in industry or carrying out an chemistry • Research Scientist in Drug Development pharmaceutical industry in the discovery extended research project, before returning • Science Policy Officer and development of new medicines. You will to Queen Mary for your fourth year. MSci, BSc year in industry/research - 35 learn how drugs are designed and optimised Students taking the MSci will undertake a points overall with 6,6,5 from three Higher • Medical Devices Analyst from lead compounds, their modes of research project in their fourth year. Level subjects including chemistry • Trainee Pharmacy Advisor action and pharmacology, and how they All final year BSc students must Fees: Home/EU: £9,250, International: Recent graduates have gone to study are developed through trials and into complete one of the following: £23,500* *2020/21 fees • Chemistry PhD manufacture. • Chemistry research project Course highlights • Physics PhD Our Pharmaceutical Chemistry MSci [Title]• Chemistry investigative project • Accredited by the Royal Society of • Clinical Drug Development MSc includes a fourth year where you undertake Chemistry, which leads to Associate an extended research project. You will work For further details on the BSc, MSci and Year in Industry/Research structure, see: Member of the Royal Society of as part of a research group conducting Chemistry status original research work. Several of our sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate • Promotion opportunity to four-year MSci students have published their work in from the three-year BSc peer review journals. As part of the Year in Industry/Research BSc, during your second year you will receive 1:1 support to help you to identify and apply for placement opportunities.

*Source: Last five years Queen Mary SBCS alumni database

48 qmul.ac.uk qmul.ac.uk 49 Pharmaceutical Chemistry Modules

Year 1 Year 3 • Essential skills for chemists • Advanced practical chemistry I • Foundations of practical chemistry • Organic synthesis • Fundamentals of organic chemistry • Advanced pharmaceutical chemistry I and II *Option modules • Fundamentals of inorganic chemistry • Topics in inorganic chemistry • Fundamentals of physical chemistry • Topics in physical chemistry • Fundamentals of spectroscopy • Bioorganic chemistry • States of matter and analytical chemistry • Advanced analytical chemistry and Year 2 spectroscopy • Practical chemistry • Computational chemistry • Structure and reactivity in organic • Topics in biological chemistry chemistry I and II • Solid state and inorganic chemistry *Optional modules currently available. All modules subject to change. • Pharmaceutical chemistry I and II [Title] • Physical and quantum chemistry Students taking the MSci will undertake a I really enjoy working in the lab, I like research project in their fourth year. • Applied spectroscopy being in a very practical environment. For further details see: We get 100 hours of practical work a year, *Option modules sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate which is quite considerable. • Essential skills for chemists II The facilities, the useful equipment and • Introduction to scientific programming the independence you get here when working on your own in the labs is great”. Nathan Long, Pharmaceutical Chemistry MSci

50 qmul.ac.uk qmul.ac.uk 51 Pharmacology and Innovative Therapeutics Our degree programmes

Pharmacology and Innovative Entry requirements: guaranteed an interview for the five year Therapeutics BSc (3 years) A-level: ABB including A-level biology or A100 Medicine MBBS degree (Barts and UCAS code: B211 chemistry and a second science subject the London). Ranking, and consequent IB: 34 points overall with 6,5,5 from three selection for interview will be based on Pharmacology and Innovative Therapeutics Higher Level subjects including biology an aggregate of academic ranking (50%) BSc with Year Abroad (4 years) and chemistry and UKCAT score (50%), and will be made at the end of the second year of UCAS code: B21Y Fees: Home/EU: £9,250, International: study. The top five of these students will £23,500* *2020/21 fees Pharmacology is the study of medicines. All third year students must complete also be considered for the four year A101 Identified as a major skills deficit by one of the following: Course highlights MBBS Graduate Entry Programme. pharmaceutical and biotechnology • Research project in pharmacology • Opportunity to undertake hands-on industries, this programme was designed Our graduates will go on to work in a wide supervised research variety of careers: in discussion with biopharmaceutical • Project skills in the life sciences • Membership of the British and research leaders to equip graduates For further details see: • Pharmaceutical and biotechnology Pharmacological Society (BPS) to meet the shortfall, or to progress into sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate industries academic careers, or to apply for entry to • Equips graduates to fill high-level skills • Medicines regulation training in medicine or dentistry. Led by gaps in the UK’s premier industries • Research and academia - top graduates Barts and The London School of Medicine • For those interested in studying are eligible to apply for sponsored and Dentistry and co-taught by the School medicine after graduation, the nineteen doctoral training in the William Harvey of Biological and Chemical Sciences, you highest ranked students across BSc Research Institute, a ‘UK Pharmacology will explore basic, molecular and clinical Biomedical Sciences, BSc Neuroscience on the Map’ award recipient and the pharmacology, develop laboratory and BSc Pharmacology and Innovative largest pharmacology research institute expertise, and understand the clinical trial Therapeutics programmes will be in the UK and regulatory pathways bringing new drugs from an initial idea through to the patient.

52 qmul.ac.uk qmul.ac.uk 53 Pharmacology and Innovative Therapeutics Modules

Year 1 Year 3 • The human cell • Drug design for pharmacologists • Chromosomes and gene function • Translational pharmacology and • Causes and prevention of disease innovative therapeutics • Research skills for pharmacology • Classic papers and current topics in • Biomedical physiology I pharmacology • Biomolecules of life • Clinical trials and regulatory affairs • Tissue biology *Option modules • Introduction to pharmacology • Stem cells and regenerative medicine Year 2 • Advanced immunology • Biomedical physiology II • Advanced human genetic disorders • Human molecular biology • Cancer biology • Clinical pharmacology and assessment • Molecular basis of personalised medicine of drug safety • Biomarkers in neuroscience • Drug target identification *Optional modules currently available. • Infection, immunology and inflammation All modules subject to change. • The business of pharmacology What I enjoyed most about my degree *Option modules was being taught by lecturers who • Essential biochemistry for human life are actively involved in innovative, life • Membrane and cellular biochemistry changing research.” • Cellular and molecular neuroscience Chidimma Umelo • Engaging the public in science Pharmacology and Innovative • Human genetic disorders Therapeutics BSc (2019)

54 qmul.ac.uk qmul.ac.uk 55 Psychology Our degree programmes

Psychology BSc UCAS code: C800 Psychology BSc with a Year Abroad (4 years) UCAS code: C80Y Psychology BSc with Professional Experience UCAS code: C80P Entry requirements: Recent Employers A-level: AAB, including at least one of • Barts Health NHS Trust Our Psychology students learn about All third year students must complete biology, chemistry, maths, further maths, cognitive, social, developmental and • Burgess Autistic Institute one of the following:* physics or psychology abnormal psychology and apply this • Extended essay in psychology • African Health Policy Clinic knowledge in topics such as counselling IB: 35 points overall with 6,6,5 from three • Psychology research project • Easy Steps ABA Services for Autism* and health psychology. Students also get Higher Level subjects including one the opportunity to explore the origins of For further details see: science subject Recent employment the human mind and behaviour drawing sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate Fees: Home/EU: £9,250, International: • Assistant Psychologist (mental health) on animal cognition, neuroscience and £23,500* *2020/21 fees • Student Health Psychologist behavioural genetics and epigenetics. *To be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Course highlights • Clinical Trials Practitioner Our programme is accredited by the British Chartered Membership in the BPS, you Psychological Society (BPS). This gives must successfully complete the psychology • Accredited by the British Recent graduates have gone to study graduates the opportunity to gain Graduate research project in your third year and gain Psychological Society • Mental Health Studies MSc at least a Second Class Honours degree Membership of the society* and acts as a • Awarded one of the highest number • Management and Human Resources MSc mark of quality that employers value. You (i.e. an overall pass mark of at least 50%). of commendations from the British • Clinical Criminology MSc can also apply for our Psychology BSc with Psychological Society Professional Experience for the opportunity to develop real world skills and put your learning into context.

*Source: Last five years Queen Mary SBCS alumni database

56 qmul.ac.uk qmul.ac.uk 57 Psychology Modules

Year 1 Year 3 • Exploring psychology I and II • History and philosophy of psychology • Research methods and *Option modules statistics in psychology I • Behavioural ecology • Brain and behaviour • Psychology of real-world decisions • Introduction to biopsychology • Business psychology • Positive psychology • Design for human interaction • Essential skills for psychologists • Psychology of creativity • Psychology of food *Option modules • Psychology of play and games • Language acquisition • Mammals and evolution • Physiology • Cognitive and affective neuroscience • Society, medicine and health • Social development • Emotion • Critical approaches to psychology research Year 2 • Counselling psychology • Cognitive psychology • Behavioural epigenetics • Research methods • Nature, nurture[Title] and mental health and statistics in psychology II • Health psychology • Social psychology The Psychology programme has • Comparative psychology *Optional modules[intro] currently available. a very strong scientific focus • Developmental psychology All modules subject to change. which is exactly what I was • Psychopathology looking for. It’s very interactive • Individual differences and we learn a lot that’s relevant to us right now.” *Option modules • Engaging the public in science Isha Malhotra Psychology BSc • Health and well-being

58 qmul.ac.uk qmul.ac.uk 59 Zoology Our degree programmes

Zoology BSc (3 years) Entry requirements: Recent employers UCAS code: C300 A-level: ABB, including A-level biology • Kent Wildlife Trust IB: 34 points overall with 6,5,5 from three • London Wildlife Trust Zoology BSc with Year Abroad (4 years) Higher Level subjects including biology UCAS code: C30Y • Forestry Commission Fees: Home/EU: £9,250, International: • The Environment Partnership* Queen Mary has a long record of All third year students must complete £23,500* *2020/21 fees research achievement in understanding one of the following: Recent graduates have gone to study Course highlights the structure, physiology, ecology and • Biological sciences research project • Evolutionary Biology PhD • Wide array of second and third year behaviour of animals – from microscopic • Project skills in the life sciences • Ecology, Evolution and Conservation MSc creatures to turtles, seals, whales and optional modules • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology MSc dolphins. As a zoology student, you For further details see: • Hands-on experience from field trips* will receive a thorough grounding in sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate Recent employment vertebrate and invertebrate biology. To *For further details about fieldwork, complement this, we offer modules in • Veterinary Nurse including costs, go to page 66. physiology, behaviour, evolution and • Graduate Ecologist neurobiology. Modules in molecular and • Assistant Ranger population genetics, ecology, statistics • Trainee Nature Reserve Warden and immunology are also available. There is a strong emphasis on fieldwork*, with compulsory and option modules taking students to locations across the UK and internationally, from South Africa to study tropical ecology to the coasts of Britain to study marine life.

*Source: Last five years Queen Mary SBCS alumni database **Fieldwork entails an additional cost. See page 66 for further details

60 qmul.ac.uk qmul.ac.uk 61 Zoology Modules

Year 1 Year 3 • Practical molecular and cellular biology • Research methods and communication II • Cell biology *Option modules • Evolution • Mammals and evolution Zoology is the perfect course • Molecular genetics • Behavioural ecology for anyone with an interest in the science of the natural • Practical biology • Endocrine physiology and biochemistry world. It’s a course with plenty • Physiology • Population and chromosome genetics of hands on action, which takes • Ecology (includes field trip to Somerset) • Functional genomics and epigenetics you to lots of incredible places • Basic biochemistry • Neuroscience: from molecules to behaviour and gives you the chance to experience what life as a • Essential skills for biologists • Parasites and infectious disease scientist is like” Year 2 • Reproductive and developmental biology Joshua Pope, • Animal and plant diversity • Species: Dinosaurs to DNA (includes field Zoology BSc (2019) • Comparative and integrative physiology trip to Canada) • Research methods and communication I • Savannah ecology and conservation *Option modules (includes field trip to the African savannahs) • Genes and bioinformatics • Climate change and conservation challenges • Cell biology and developmental genetics • Evolutionary genetics *Optional modules currently available. All modules subject to change. • Marine and animal diversity (includes field trip to Millport, Scotland) • Transmission genetics • Microbial physiology and growth • Ecological interactions I and II (includes field trip to Croatia) • Engaging the public in science

62 qmul.ac.uk qmul.ac.uk 63 Laboratories and Facilities

We have outstanding research and teaching facilities at Queen Mary. From our EEG lab for monitoring neural reactions, to our recently refurbished category II multi-user teaching laboratories for biology and chemistry programmes, to some of the largest open-plan New undergraduate Chemistry laboratories in Europe for teaching laboratory EEB lab in the G.E.Fogg building our biomedical programmes, you can be sure you will have an additional 30 fume cupboards, a new Students on our biomedical programmes Whitechapel or in Charterhouse Square, modern facilities to support teaching zone and benching for modern who are co-taught by the School of students on our biomedical programmes your studies. equipment. The design itself is similar to Biological and Chemical Sciences and Barts will be able to make use of excellent commercial laboratories, which will prepare and The London School of Medicine and facilities and learning resources. Our biology and psychology students study students for the next stage of their careers. Dentistry will divide their time between our and research in our G. E. Fogg building, Both are based at our Mile End campus. Mile End, Whitechapel and Charterhouse Most of our programmes offer final which recently underwent a £4.5 million Square campuses, all of which are within year students the opportunity to carry refurbishment. The home of our chemists, We have also invested over £1m in easy travelling distance of each other. out a research project, which is a great the Joseph Priestley building, recently equipment for biology. This continues opportunity to develop research skills. benefited from a £5.2 million investment a campus-wide upgrade of facilities, From practical sessions on anatomy You will be fully supported by a member into a new undergraduate teaching lab. including our new £39m Graduate Centre, and physiology in our Mile End campus, of staff and will carry out research using This investment into the lab has added which opened in 2017. to using state-of-the-art science and the same laboratories as senior academic medical facilities in our Blizard Building in researchers.

64 qmul.ac.uk qmul.ac.uk 65 Kruger National Park on our South Africa field trip. Fieldwork Photo courtesy of Dr Rob Knell.

Fieldwork is an attractive option for students on our Zoology programme, taking learning out of the lecture theatre and into the real world. From hunting dinosaur fossils in Canada and filming leopards in South Africa, to looking for seals in Scotland and scouting for snails in Somerset, our residential field trips will give you a range of practical skills as well as being an unforgettable experience.

Many of our field courses are also available as option modules on our biology and genetics programmes. We cover all costs for compulsory fieldwork in the UK, and subsidise overseas fieldwork option modules. Take a look at the programme descriptions on pages 20 - 63 for more details.

Fieldwork costs Compulsory fieldwork will not cost you anything extra. For option overseas fieldwork, you will need to contribute from £150 plus the cost of your flight. (Look into costs of field trips). Full and partial bursaries are available. Destinations can vary year-on- year, are subject to availability, and depend on the modules you choose. For more information, visit: sbcs.qmul.ac.uk

66 qmul.ac.uk qmul.ac.uk 67 Living in London

As one of the world’s most exciting and culturally diverse cities, London is a great place to be a student: you’ll never run out of things to see and explore.

London is also a global hub at the centre of professional, cultural, government and academic networks: a great place to kick start your career.

With nearly 400,000 students in London, it’s a fantastic place to study. There’s always something going on, including hundreds of free events every week. Your student Timothy Deng Hong Loong What are the benefits of studying Any advice for other students card will also give you a reduction on a Neuroscience BSc (2019) in London? considering doing their degree surprising number of events and services, currently studying Medicine at Barts Many of the top companies in the world at a London university? including transport. and The London School of Medicine have headquarters set up in London. These Go for it! London is truly one of the most and Dentistry organisations frequently organise talks vibrant cities in the world and if you like • Over 300 museums and galleries and are present at careers fairs. This gives exploring new places and seeing new What do you enjoy about living • One of the greenest cities on earth students great access to these potential things, this is the place for you. Queen Mary in London? employers as well as useful knowledge to constantly provides us access to many • Multicultural cuisine London is probably my favourite city in the help understand what they are looking for in different aspects of the city, be it through world. There is a buzz about London that I • Exceptional music and nightlife a graduate. Understanding an organisation trying new activities with the Students’ haven’t found in any other place I’ve visited. • Outstanding markets is crucial to applying for a job so living in Union, visiting top London organisations My favourite thing about the city is that it’s a business and commercial hub has been through the Careers and Enterprise service so international. I really enjoy visiting the Find out more: really useful. Queen Mary organises a huge or opportunities to engage with the different markets across the city. There is qmul.ac.uk/studentlife/ range of careers events too so keep a look latest research in our field of study. Being always something new to try and if you’re social/london/ out for them. In addition, some of the leading able to live on campus at a university in after some comfort food from home, you’ll researchers and research organisations are London gives students easy access to lots most likely be able to find it. There are also also based in London. There are regular of opportunities that the city has to offer. loads of concerts and festivals to attend seminars with prestigious researchers held London is a city like no other and a degree in which take place all year round. London is at Queen Mary and across London which are London is an opportunity not to be missed. one of the most well-connected cities in the free to attend are open to all. They are very UK and Europe. Going on a weekend trip is insightful and allow students to keep up-to- as easy as hopping on a train or a plane so date with the latest research taking place it’s very convenient to visit other countries. across many fields.

68 qmul.ac.uk qmul.ac.uk 69 Student Life Queen Mary Students’ Union (QMSU) Student support All Queen Mary students automatically become You will be assigned an academic adviser when a member of QMSU, an active and flourishing you begin your time at Queen Mary who will students’ Union run by students, for students. stay with you throughout your studies. Your QMSU is best known for its clubs and societies, adviser will help you choose modules, sign which provide a great opportunity for meeting any forms you need and help you with any people - especially those who are studying academic or personal problems that you have. a different subject to you. One of the aims of Most students find it extremely helpful to have QMSU is to ensure that your time at university one adviser on hand throughout their time at is not just about work, but also includes Queen Mary. You will also have a dedicated socialising and personal development. Student Support Officer in your department who can give you additional advice and Qmotion support with your studies. Qmotion is Queen Mary’s Health and Fitness alternatively, our own step-by-step For information on field trip costs which centre. Equipped with a great range of exercise Health services guide to applying can be found at: are not included in your tuition fees, machines and weights, there is also a women- Health services are provided for all students qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply please see page 72 and sbcs.qmul.ac.uk only area and a number of exercise classes. living in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. UCAS will start receiving applications Scholarships and bursaries There is a squash court and sports hall on Students should register with the Globe Town from mid-September for entry in the following Queen Mary has a substantial package of campus, and a swimming pool a short surgery at the Student Health Centre at the autumn. scholarships and bursaries which will benefit distance away. beginning of term. Students living outside around 50 per cent of our undergraduate Applications from UK-based applicants Tower Hamlets can be treated on campus in student body. Sports the event of an urgent medical situation. For should reach UCAS by 15 January. Later Playing sports is a good way to relax after more information see: deadlines apply to international applicants The Queen Mary Global Excellence a day spent studying. Our sports teams globetown.org but early application is recommended. Scholarships are for outstanding international regularly compete against other university The institution code for Queen Mary is Q50. students and are awarded on the basis of teams, and there’s a great social scene with Advice and counselling academic excellence. Each award consists after-match drinks and a regular social night, Our advice service offers in-depth and specialist Tuition fees of a £3,000 tuition fee reduction. For more Hail Mary, which is hosted by a different advice on a range of financial, practical and legal Fees are charged at a Home/EU rate for information on international scholarships on Students’ Union sports team each month. issues such as student finance, housing rights, UK and EU nationals, and an overseas offer at Queen Mary University of London, immigration law and international student rate for international students. To find out please see: qmul.ac.uk/scholarships Volunteering issues. Counselling is also available. Our Advice more about how your tuition fee status is Volunteering with charities and non-profit and Counselling service is a completely free and assessed, see: welfare.qmul.ac.uk/money Financal advice organisations is a brilliant way to explore confidential service. For more information We offer specialist support on all financial what London has to offer, make a difference Like many universities in England, Queen see: welfare.qmul.ac.uk and welfare issues through our Advice and and really get involved in your local area. Mary’s annual tuition fee for full-time UK Counselling Service, which you can access You can do anything from mentoring local The only exception is for any students and EU students is £9,250. However, you as soon as you have applied for a place at school students or volunteering in local applying to the Queen Mary International will not have to pay your fees up front – the Queen Mary. For more information, visit the hospitals, to becoming a helpline volunteer Foundation Year, find out more about government will lend eligible students the Advice and Counselling service website: or managing a local sports team. the application process at: qmul.ac.uk/ money, which you will have to start paying welfare.qmul.ac.uk or call See: qmsu.org/volunteering undergraduate/apply/how-to-apply/ back once you have left university and are +44 (0)20 7882 8717. earning at least £25,000. For more information, You can find further details on the UCAS please see: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/ application process on its website; feesandfunding/tuitionfees

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Queen Mary has one of the largest residential campuses in London at Mile End, only 15 minutes by tube to Oxford Street, Covent Garden and the West End. Living on campus is fun and convenient – not to mention a great way to experience London’s vibrant East End.

• We guarantee accommodation to all • Our housing advisers can also first year undergraduate and foundation help you find a range of alternative 1 students. Find out more about eligibility: housing solutions, as well as the 2 qmul.ac.uk/accommodation right flatmates through our Find a Flatmate events and Student Share • With fees starting from around £135 per message board. week, our halls of residence offer a range 5 of affordable accommodation. Find the accommodation that’s right 3 • We can help you live on or near our for you: qmul.ac.uk/accommodation 4 campuses in Mile End, Whitechapel and For all accommodation queries, Charterhouse Square.* contact us on: Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 6474 *Neuroscience and Pharmacology and Innovative email: [email protected] Therapeutics students may be housed in Whitechapel and Charterhouse Square campus accommodation. Lincoln’s Inn Fields campus 5 West Smithfield campus Inn Fields campus 4 Lincoln’s campus Square 3 Charterhouse campus 2 Whitechapel 1 Mile End campus

72 qmul.ac.uk qmul.ac.uk 73 Mile End campus Whitechapel campus For more detailed campus information, see: qmul.ac.uk/about/howtofindus For more detailed campus information, see: qmul.ac.uk/about/howtofindus

Educational/Research Residential Facilities Information Educational/Research Residential Facilities Information Hospital Buildings Floyer House 10 Beigal Bunnies 1 ArtsOne 37 Albert Stern Cottages 3 Advice and Counselling Service 27 Visitors who require further Smoking is prohibited on campus. information or assistance should ArtsTwo 35 Albert Stern House 1 Bookshop 22 Royal London Hospital A Varden Street 11 Library 2 please go to the main reception in the Electronic cigarettes permitted on Bancroft Building Beaumont Court 31 53 Canalside – Student study space 63 Queens’ Building. Pathology and Pharmacy Nucleus 6 College Campus outside spaces Bancroft Road Chapman House 43 Building B only. Careers Centre 19 Students’ Union Griff Inn 3 AREA smoking of cigarettes Teaching Rooms 10 Chesney House 45 The Royal London Dental Hospital Clock Tower 20 or tobacco products is C These premises are alarmed and Peter Landin Building only Creed Court 57 CopyShop – Print services 56 permitted at designated smoking monitored by CCTV; please call (Computer Science) 6 Security on +44 (0)20 7882 5000 France House areas/shelters indicated on College Buildings 55 for more information. Engineering Building 15 The Curve 47 this map. Feilden House 46 Garrod Building 1 G.E. Fogg Building 13 Disability and Dyslexia Service 31 Key Ifor Evans Place 2 Electronic cigarettes permitted Library 2 G.O. Jones Building 25 Drapers’ Bar and Kitchen 8 on outside spaces only. Library/bookshop Lindop House 21 Students’ Union 3 Geography Refreshment: 26 Ground Café Lodge House 50 33 These premises are alarmed Abernethy Building Graduate Centre 18 4 Bar/Eatery/Coffee place Lynden House 59 The Nest – Student space 24 and monitored by CCTV; Informatics Teaching please call Security on Queen Mary Innovation Bicycle parking Maurice Court 58 Housing Hub 48 Laboratories 5 +44 (0)20 7882 5000 Centre 5 Maynard House 44 Joseph Priestley Building 41 Mucci’s 29 for more information. Blizard Building and Pooley House 60 Occupational Health Service/ Centre of the Cell 6 Library 32 Key Selincourt House 51 Student Health Service 28 Wingate Building 7 Law 36 Varey House 49 Octagon 19a Library/bookshop Lock-keeper’s Cottage 42 Yvonne Carter Building 8 Qmotion Health and Fitness Centre Fitness centre Mathematical Sciences Building 4 64 Turner Street 9 Sports Hall 7 Refreshment: Occupational Health Bar/Eatery/Coffee place and Safety Directorate 12 Santander Bank 62 People’s Palace/Great Hall 16 St Benet’s Chaplaincy 23 Staff car park Student Enquiry Centre 19 Varden Street Queens’ Building 19 Bicycle parking 11 Scape Building 64 Students’ Union Hub 34 Bicycle lockers Temporary Building 61 Union Shop 9 Cash machine

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