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Welcome to Biological Sciences BSc 2024.

Hello and welcome to Biological Sciences here at the University of Northampton.

We are delighted to have you on our course and look forward to getting to know you all during your time with us.

Biological Sciences is the study of living organisms, covering everything from the molecular, cellular and whole organisms to adaptations and lifecycles and most importantly the environment in which they live. It is a multi-disciplinary course in which you will embrace topics such as evolution, genetics, microbiology, biochemistry, ecology, biogeography and of course, practical fieldwork and laboratory analysis.

During the course you will embrace data analysis and problem-solving skills as well as teaching you to be an independent thinker and effective communicator ready to be part of the next generation of Biological Scientists.

We can’t wait to meet you in September so please make sure you read this Welcome Pack and in particular check out the events in Welcome Week. If you have any queries or simply want to chat about the course, then please feel free to contact me directly on the email address given in this pack.

Your Programme Leader

A profile picture of Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science Mark EdwardsMark Edwards

Senior Lecturer in Ecology and Environmental Science

Mark.Edwards@northampton.ac.uk

Induction Information

Find information below about your induction sessions.

  • Monday 16 September

    Session: Introduction to BSc Biological Sciences. Find out about the course and meet your Programme Leader and Personal Tutor.

    • Date: 16 September
    • Time: 10am to 12pm
    • Location: LH122, first floor, Learning Hub

    Session: Introduction to studying at UON. Learn how to access your timetable, IT account, NILE, reading lists and other study resources.

    • Date: 16 September
    • Time: 2pm to 4pm
    • Location: LH114, first floor, Learning Hub
    • Please bring a laptop if you can.
    Tuesday 17 September

    Session: Fieldwork activity. This activity will develop your fieldwork skills and help you get to know other members of the class. Please dress for the weather – we will be spending part of the day outside in the local area. There will be a lunch break, so either bring some lunch with you or some money to buy food on campus/in the town centre.

    Friday 20 September

    Session: Tea, Coffee & Cake Drop In – A chance to meet and chat with fellow students and tutors.

    • Date: 20 September
    • Time: 11am to 1pm
    • Location: Student Common Room, ground floor, Development Hub

    Session: Personal Tutorial.

    • Date: 20 September
    • Time: between 1pm to 4pm
    • Location: DH037, first floor, Development Hub

    This is a compulsory session and will be your first opportunity to have a one-to-one session with your personal tutor. Details of how to arrange your tutorial will be provided on Monday 16 September.

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