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Bioscience with Entrepreneurship
Undergraduate Degree Scheme
Contents
01 Welcome to Lancaster
02 Be Taught by the Best
05 The Degree Programmes
06 Bioscience with Entrepreneurship BSc Hons
08 Studying Bioscience with Entrepreneurship
09 Working Towards a Career
11 Admissions Information
12 University Life and Support at Lancaster
13 Further Information and Contacts
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The Bioscience with Entrepreneurship degree programme
combines world-leading teaching from the Faculty of Health
and Medicine, Lancaster Environment Centre and the
Department of Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Innovation in
the Management School. This degree is aimed at students
with an interest in a range of Bioscience topics but who are
also looking to understand the challenges of
entrepreneurship and innovation. No prior experience of
business is required for entry to this degree scheme, just lots
of enthusiasm. This degree provides a broad range of
Bioscience and Entrepreneurship modules, so you can tailor
this degree to suit your own interests and career aspirations.
Around 50% of the contact time on our courses is used for
practical and workshop activities.
Graduates from this degree scheme will be qualifed for a
range of career opportunities making use of their scientifc
knowledge, practical skills and a wealth of transferable and
employability skills, attractive to a range of graduate
employers. The Bioscience with Entrepreneurship degree
provides an opportunity to not only become a leading
Bioscientist, but to also have the knowledge necessary for a
commercial environment.
The Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences, within the
Faculty of Health and Medicine, has an established history of
high quality research in the fundamental molecular and
cellular aspects of human ageing and disease.
Lancaster Environment Centre leads the international
research agenda in several important areas, including
impacts of climate change on biodiversity and conservation
to the development of sustainable crop production systems.
The Department of Entrepreneurship, Strategy and
Innovation is at the forefront of entrepreneurship research,
teaching and knowledge exchange. All contributing
departments received the highest possible score of ‘Full
Confdence’ in the latest University teaching assessment.
Welcome to Lancaster
Why study Bioscience with Entrepreneurship?
What is entrepreneurship?
Entrepreneurship is about being able to recognise
opportunities that can create diference (whether for
proft, social or individual beneft), making the most of
available resources to take advantage of those
opportunities, and being able to take actions
necessary to capitalise on those opportunities. Being
entrepreneurial is much more than starting a new
business. An entrepreneurial mindset is essential
within a corporate environment, as well as a way of
thinking about new opportunities for your future career.
What is the importance of Entrepreneurship
within Bioscience?
Bioscience is a fast-paced, innovative environment
and increasingly organisations face challenges in
taking new ideas to market. As such, businesses
today not only require scientists who are at the
cutting-edge of Bioscience, but also those who
understand the challenges of commercialising new
ideas and innovations, which is where skills in
Entrepreneurship are essential.
Quote from a current student.
“It’s exactly the type of thing I was looking for when I
started University but there was nothing of the kind
available. Too bad it wasn’t available a few years ago!”
Quote from an employer.
“An understanding of business and talking the
business language will set you apart from other
scientists.” Founder and Executive Chairman (Head of
Innovation), CME Medical. EY Northern Entrepreneur
of the Year 2014 Business Products and Service
Information from Confederation of British
Industry (CBI).
Education and Skills Survey (2011) found that
graduates’ lack of commercial awareness remains an
issue for many employers.
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The Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences (BLS) in the
Faculty of Health and Medicine was ranked highly in the
Allied Health Professions and Studies Unit of Assessment
in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise. The
Division’s established history of high quality research in
biomedical science has been recently further boosted
by signifcant investment including a number of new
appointments. Due to our high level of research activity,
our students beneft from research led teaching and
exposure to up-to-date facilities and research expertise.
Academic staf members in BLS are responsible for
the co-ordination of biomedical teaching and research
activities at Lancaster University and all could contribute
to your degree, depending on the modules you choose to
take. Our research is grouped around the following core
themes:
• Cancer Biology and DNA Repair - Research groups
are investigating a number of diferent aspects of the
molecular and cellular biology of cancer including:
cellular efects of exposure to carcinogens and
ultraviolet light, DNA repair mechanisms, cell cycle
control, and the molecular events leading to leukaemia.
• Ageing and Neurodegenerative Disease - Progressive
degeneration of the nervous system is a feature of a
number of human diseases characterised by impaired
movement or cognition. Researchers in the Division are
studying the underlying processes that lead to brain
dysfunction and degeneration in Alzheimer’s disease,
Parkinson’s disease and ageing.
• Microbiology and Parasitology - The microbiological
research activities of the Division are aimed at a better
understanding of the cell biology of protozoan parasites
and yeast. In addition to its application to medical
parasitology our work also exploits microorganisms as
models for understanding human cellular function. The
Unit works in close collaboration with microbiologists in
the Lancaster Environment Centre.
• Cell Biology and Biochemistry - The Division includes
a number of research groups whose work is focused
on applying biochemical and structural techniques
to understanding cellular function at its fundamental
level. Particular research interests include corneal
transparency and dysfunction, proteoglycan
structure and function, the biochemical and genetic
characterisation of angiotensin converting enzyme
(ACE), and mechanisms of ageing.
Be Taught by the Best
Research Excellence in the Division of Biomedical & Life Sciences
Be Taught by the Best
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Research Excellence in the Lancaster Environment Centre
This diverse suite of skills and knowledge make Lancaster
a really exciting learning environment. LEC’s biology-related
research activities are grouped around two core themes:
• Plant and Crop Science – We combine research in plant
science, from the molecular to the crop scale, with
other disciplines in both the natural and social sciences
working closely with end users to address the ecological,
economic and social challenges facing crop production in
a rapidly changing global environment.
• Ecology and Conservation – We use molecular,
behavioural and ecological techniques to understand how
ecosystems function, how they respond to global change,
and how they can be managed to enhance biodiversity
and its associated services.
The Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC) is one of
the largest collections of environmental researchers
in Europe. Its mission is to address the world’s most
important environmental and sustainability issues.
LEC has a strong commitment to research excellence,
including research with real with impact that links
directly with end users. LECs research addresses
challenges related to environmental change, biodiversity
and ecosystem function, sustainable agriculture, and
sustainable resource management.
Biology staf in LEC lead teaching and research activities
in areas such as environmental change, biodiversity
and ecosystem function, sustainable agriculture, and
sustainable resource management. Staf from all of these
areas could contribute to your degree, depending on the
courses you opt to take.
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Research Excellence in the Management School
The Department of Entrepreneurship, Strategy
and Innovation is within Lancaster’s world-leading
Management School. Alongside teaching and research,
the department has an established knowledge exchange
team that has for over a decade worked with businesses
around the UK providing a range of programmes and
support for business growth and innovation. Both its
teaching and support programmes are led by its world-
leading research in entrepreneurship research that
includes the following areas: opportunity identifcation,
innovation, networks for entrepreneurship, business
growth, entrepreneurial learning, and strategic
entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurship is not just about business start-up.
Entrepreneurship, in its broadest sense, is about being
equipped to identify new opportunities, knowing how
to act on them, and making a diference. In order to do
this successfully, being entrepreneurial often requires
making the most of available resources to take advantage
of new opportunities and taking action to bring those
opportunities to fruition. An increasing number of
employers are requiring graduates to not only be experts
in their disciplines, but to also have an entrepreneurial
mindset that provides a basis for business growth and
innovation. Entrepreneurship is thus just as applicable
to starting a business as it is within a range of corporate
contexts. Biosciences is a fast-paced, innovative
environment which demands leading edge scientists who
understand the complexities and challenges of bringing
new innovations to market.
Working within the Department for Entrepreneurship,
Strategy and Innovation will provide an opportunity
to understand the challenges facing businesses and
individuals in commercialising new ideas, as well as having
an opportunity to work on practical projects that will
challenge your skills in identifying new opportunities and
gathering resources to make them happen. You will also
get a chance to think more about the challenges specifc
to Biosciences. In addition, the department has over forty
Entrepreneurs in Residence who are actively involved in
teaching and are on hand to provide advice and guidance
in developing your entrepreneurial mindset.
Be Taught by the Best
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In addition to our Bioscience with Entrepreneurship degree
we ofer a range of biosciences degrees. For information
on these other degree programmes please see the
Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry and Biological
Sciences prospectuses.
• Biomedical Science: BSc Hons
• Biomedicine: BSc Hons/MSci
• Biomedicine BSc Hons/MSci Study Abroad
• Biochemistry: BSc Hons
• Biochemistry: BSc Hons Study Abroad
• Biochemistry with Biomedicine: BSc Hons
• Biochemistry with Genetics: BSc Hons
• Biological Sciences with Biomedicine: BSc Hons
• Biological Sciences BSc Hons/MSci
• Biological Sciences BSc Hons/MSci Study Abroad
• Biology: BSc Hons/MSci
• Biology with Psychology: BSc Hons
• Bioscience with Entrepreneurship: BSc Hons
Our 3-year BSc degree schemes provide you with a range
of options. The schemes range from highly specialised
degrees to fexible degrees with a choice of modules
covering the whole spectrum of biology, from ecology and
the conversation and management of biological resources,
through to genetics and biochemistry. We also ofer
fexibility to move between degree programmes. The
degrees are taught by staf from the Division of Biomedical
and Life Sciences, the Lancaster Environment Centre, the
Department of Chemistry, the Department of Psychology
and the Management School in order to provide a broad
range of subjects enabling students to choose or tailor the
degree scheme to match their interests. There is something
here for everyone!
Degree Programmes in the
Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences
The Degree Structure
Core and optional
modules
Independent
project
Study abroad options
year one year two year three
Core and optional
modules
Core and optional
modules, and projects
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BSc Hons degree programme, UCAS Code: C1N2
Bioscience with Entrepreneurship
The degree is taught jointly by staf from the Division of
Biomedical and Life Sciences, Lancaster Environment
Centre and the Department of Entrepreneurship, Strategy
and Innovation. The frst year Bioscience modules provide
choice of a range of topics including Genetics, Aquatic
Ecology, Protein Biochemistry, Biodiversity and
Conservation, Anatomy and Developmental Biology. You
will also study two compulsory Bioscience modules: ‘Skills
in Biomedical and Life Sciences’ and ‘Experimental Design
and Data Analysis’. During the frst year, the introductory
‘Entrepreneurship: realities, concepts and myths’ will
challenge your assumptions about entrepreneurship as
well as providing an insight into the challenges of new
ideas and innovations.
In second year there are many modules available for you to
choose from for both Bioscience and Entrepreneurship
disciplines, enabling you to choose themes to suit your
interests. You will begin to specialise more in your chosen
Bioscience disciplines, developing deeper knowledge and
a wide range of practical skills which are studied alongside
a compulsory module which looks at the challenges of
entrepreneurship with the organisational context and
within a global arena.
Quote from Professor David Hornby, External Examiner,
Biomedical and Life Sciences.
“Enterprise and business awareness should be critical
components of any HE course”
Bioscience with Entrepreneurship Research Projects
During your degree, you will undertake project work during
the summer term or summer vacation of your second year,
and complete this during the frst term of your third year.
There is a range of Bioscience and Entrepreneurship
projects available. You may choose to take a Bioscience
Laboratory project in our brand new laboratory facilities,
where you will carry out your own research in Genetics,
Cell Biology, Microbiology or Biochemistry. If you choose
this option, you will also carry out an Entrepreneurship
literature project, which would extend your knowledge of
the links between Bioscience and Entrepreneurship; this
project will be supervised by a member of staf from the
Department of Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Innovation
in the Management School. Alternatively, you may prefer to
undertake a summer vacation internship, writing up your
experiences and refections informed by discussions with
a supervisor from the world-leading Lancaster University
Management School (please note that summer internships
are limited and there is competitive entry for this
project option).
There is a range of specialist third year Bioscience modules
for you to choose from covering topics such as Cancer,
Global Change Biology, Immunology, Medical Genetics,
Tropical Diseases, Neurobiology, Environmental Plant
Biology and Biology of Ageing. In the third year,
Entrepreneurship module choice includes: Innovation,
New Venture Planning and Entrepreneurial Learning,
where you will have an opportunity to collaborate with our
Entrepreneurs in Residence and fnd out more about the
challenges they have faced.
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DEGREE STRUCTURE
YEAR 1
(Compulsory modules)
Entrepreneurship – Realities, Concepts and Myths.
Skills in Biomedical and Life Sciences
Experimental Design and Data Analysis
Examples of choices
Molecules of Life
Anatomy & Tissue Structure
Evolutionary Biology
Cell Structure & Function
Impact of Microbes
Zoology
Genetics
Infection & Immunity
Biomedical Science in Practice
Aquatic Ecology
Biotechnology
Hormones and Development
Biomedicine & Society
Global Change Biology
Protein Biochemistry
Human Physiology
Biodiversity and Conservation
Developmental Biology
YEAR 2
(Compulsory modules)
Corporate Entrepreneurship in a Global Context
Examples of choices
Small Business and the Small and Medium Enterprise
Sector.
Franchising
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Evolution
Populations to Ecosystems
Biochemical Techniques
Cell Biology Techniques
Medical Microbiology
Genetics
Environmental Physiology
Principles of Biodiversity Conservation
Data Collection & Analysis
DNA Technology
Microbiological Techniques
Practical Physiology
Project options
Bioscience Laboratory Project AND
Entrepreneurship Literature Project
OR
Entrepreneurship Placement (competitive entry)
YEAR 3
Examples of choices
New Venture Planning
Entrepreneurial Learning
Franchising
Innovation
Family Businesses
Social Contexts of Entrepreneurship
Cell signalling
Genetics
Immunology
Animal Behaviour
Global Change Biology: Challenges & Solutions
Cell Signalling, Transport & Disease
Medical Genetics
Tropical Diseases
Neurobiology
Frontiers in Ecology & Evolution
Environmental Plant Biology
Cell Cycle & Stem Cells
Protein Biochemistry
Ethics in Biomedicine
Cancer
Issues in Conservation Biology
Ecophysiology of Host-Pest Interactions
Biology of Ageing
Molecular & Biochemical Parasitology
Sustainable Agriculture
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Our Bioscience with Entrepreneurship degree course will provide you with a wealth of relevant theory, factual
information, practical skills and an understanding of business and innovation. In addition, the degree scheme is
designed to provide you with a wealth of transferable and employability skills, preparing you for further study or a range
of professional careers.
Studying Bioscience with Entrepreneurship
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Transferable and Employability Skills
Intellectual Numerical
Scientifc understanding Data recording
Information collation and synthesis Statistical analysis
Hypothesis generation and testing Presentation of data
Application of subject knowledge
Practical Interpersonal
Laboratory competence Group working
Health and safety awareness Appreciation of personal and collective goals
and responsibilities
Experimental design Negotiation skills
Use of Laboratory equipment Networking
Self-management and professional development Communication and IT
Independent working Spreadsheets, statistics software
Enterprise and Creativity Word processing
Time management Oral presentations
Organisational skills Written scientifc reporting
Project planning and management Poster presentation
Self-refection Citation and referencing
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“All university students should have access to enterprise
and entrepreneurship.” Lord Young, Enterprise for All:
The Relevance of Enterprise in Education (2014).
We recognise that you want a degree that, as well as
ensuring your academic excellence, also enhances your
employability. The Bioscience with Entrepreneurship
degree will help you stand out from the crowd and be
an excellent platform for further study, research based
careers or employment within the Bioscience industry.
Some graduates may wish to start their own business
or explore new opportunities using their knowledge of
entrepreneurship and the networks of entrepreneurs they
develop during this degree.
“Universities should...ensure that students have the opportunity
to develop enterprise skills” (Professor Sir Tim Wilson DL,
‘A review of Business-University Collaboration’, 2012).
Higher Education Academy
96% of Bioscience graduates do not run their own
businesses following graduation, but may still utilise a
range of entrepreneurial skills in an established Bioscience
organisation.
Quote from Employer, CME Medical
“If your ambition is to innovate and create you will need to
understand how to take your ideas to market and get on
board people who may struggle to understand your idea.
In my role I often meet brilliant scientists and engineers
who struggle when it comes to commercialisation of their
ideas. Stephen Thorpe, Founder and Executive Chairman
(Head of Innovation), CME Medical (winner of EY Northern
Entrepreneur of the Year 2014 (Business Products and
Services category).
Work Experience
In collaboration with Sector Skills Councils, competitive
internships are ofered to our students in industries
across the North-West and beyond such as the NHS,
GlaxoSmithKline and AstraZeneca. Lancaster University
Student Union runs ‘Involve’, a programme which provides
you with the opportunity to get involved in your local
community - students can gain experience working with
local charities, primary and secondary schools, hospitals,
and supporting older people to feel safe in their homes.
The Lancaster Award
At Lancaster we not only value your academic
accomplishments, but also recognise the importance
of those activities with which you engage outside your
programme of study. The student experience is enhanced
by including extra-curricular activities and, with more
graduates than ever before and increasing competition
for jobs upon leaving University, these are vital to your
future prospects. We want to encourage you to make
the very most of your University experience and to leave
Lancaster as a well-rounded graduate. We have a wealth
of opportunities to get involved in with initiatives such as
work placements, volunteering, extracurricular courses,
societies and sports. The Lancaster Award aims to
encourage you to complete such activities, help you to pull
them together in one place and then be recognised for
your accomplishments. We want you to stand out from the
crowd - the Lancaster Award will help you to do this.
Studying Bioscience with Entrepreneurship
Working Towards a Career
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Careers
Our graduate employment rates are higher than many
of our competitors and the vast majority of our 2013
graduates were in full graduate level-employment or further
study within 6 months of graduating. Many students go on
to professional careers making use of their academic skills
in research, business and public service. Others choose to
continue their studies to MSc or PhD including on our own
world-class postgraduate programmes.
Our compulsory tutorial programme addresses career
development and employability issues and ofers training
in interpersonal skills, CV writing and presentation skills. In
addition, colleagues from a wide range of industrial settings
contribute their perspectives on employment issues
and practices, ensuring that you’re as well informed and
prepared as possible.
In addition to equipping students to enter research based
careers, our Bioscience degrees also provide students
with a very wide range of transferable skills which are
valuable for professional careers related to many aspects
of research, business and public service. Examples of
employment undertaken by some of our recent Bioscience
graduates include:
• Trainee clinical biochemist - Scientist training
programme, NHS
• Microbiologist – Boots
• DNA Sequencing Scientist - Source Bioscience -
Life Sciences Division
• Public Engagement Manager - University of
Central Lancashire
• Biomedical Scientist – NHS
• National Accounts Sales Executive – Hewden
• Trainee clinical scientist- ACM Global central laboratory
• Raw materials ofcer- GlaxoSmithKline
• Administration and facilities Manager- Nobel Medicals Ltd
• Science Communications Ofcer - Clinical sciences
centre, Medical Research Council
• Natural History Film Maker - Science Pictures Ltd
• Conservation Ofcer - Environment Agency
• Head of Biodiversity Nature - European Commission
• Assistant Warden - RSPB
• Medical Writer - Knowledgepoint360 Group
• Journal Promotions Manager - Blackwell Science Limited
At Lancaster, a great deal of emphasis is placed on
developing employability skills throughout all our degree
programmes. This is achieved by:
• Encouraging all of our students to enrol for the Lancaster
Award. This formally recognises and rewards voluntary
work, work experience and participation in careers
training programmes ofered by the Careers unit.
• Providing tutorials and workshops on careers planning
and preparation as integral parts of each biology
degree programme.
• Providing careers drop-in sessions with staf from the
Careers unit every term, plus mentoring events to enable
current students to receive practical advice from our
former graduates.
• Ensuring students are kept fully informed of new
employment opportunities and careers events held both
on and of campus, via regular emailed careers bulletins.
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Admissions Information
Degree programme UCAS codes
BSc Bioscience with Entrepreneurship (UCAS code: C1N2)
Mature and Overseas Applicants
We welcome applications from mature or overseas
students or those ofering relevant subjects such as
Access Diplomas or other awards. Your application will
be considered individually on its merits and in relation
to the University’s guidance on equivalence to A levels.
Widening Participation
Lancaster University has a committed approach to
widening participation and understands that some
students face a number of barriers and obstacles when
considering university. We know that for many students
who come from a non-traditional university background,
even thinking about applying to university is a big step.
We want to ensure that future applicants to Lancaster are
not held back by any barriers and that our student cohort
refects the diverse society that we live in.
BSc (Hons) degrees
• A-level grades AAB
• Scottish higher grades ABBBB
• International Baccalaureate 35 pts with 16 pts from best
3 HL subjects.
Please note: For all degree programmes, we require a
minimum of 2 science subjects from the 3 A levels studied,
plus GCSE passes in English at grade C and Mathematics
at grade B.
Entry to our Bioscience with Entrepreneurship degree
programme does not require any previous Business
qualifcations.
Applications
Applications for all of our undergraduate degree
programmes must be made through the Universities
and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), using the
online service via: www.ucas.ac.uk
Typical requirements for entry to our degree programmes
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University Life and Support at Lancaster
Support for your studies
Personal supervision in departments and the collegiate
system combine to provide students with the best
possible opportunity to achieve their potential.
Staf-student ratios are signifcantly better at Lancaster
University than the national average and small group
teaching is an important feature of our educational
approach. The cost of University accommodation
(and general living costs) at Lancaster is among the
lowest in the country.
The Tutorial Programme
All students joining the Division of Biomedical and Life
Sciences are assigned a member of academic staf who
acts as their tutor throughout their time at Lancaster.
You will have a one-to one meeting with your tutor at
least once a term to discuss your progress. In addition,
during the frst and second years, your tutor will also
host small group tutorials to enable you to develop key
transferable skills which will be required during your
degree. Our friendly and approachable staf endeavour
to make themselves as freely available as possible to
students they are teaching or to their tutees.
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Further information about the University in general,
accommodation or the city of Lancaster may be found in
the University’s Undergraduate Prospectus. Paper copies
are available via:
www.lancaster.ac.uk/prospectus
The Lancaster University website:
www.lancaster.ac.uk
Contacting the Admissions Staf:
For all degree programmes ofered in this brochure please
contact: The Undergraduate Admissions Coordinator.
Tel: +44(0) 1524 593265
E-mail: [email protected]
Postal address:
Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences
Faculty of Health and Medicine
Lancaster University
Lancaster
LA1 4YG
Disclaimer
The information provided in this brochure is correct at the time of
publication (June 2015) but this may be subject to change as we
constantly review and improve our degree programmes. This brochure
does not form part of any contract between any person and the University
of Lancaster.
The Biomedical and Life Sciences website:
www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm/bls
Further Information and Contacts
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On this particular breakdown, related to bioscience with entrepreneurship undergraduate degree scheme.
Bioscience with Entrepreneurship
Undergraduate Degree Scheme
Contents
01 Welcome to Lancaster
02 Be Taught by the Best
05 The Degree Programmes
06 Bioscience with Entrepreneurship BSc Hons
08 Studying Bioscience with Entrepreneurship
09 Working Towards a Career
11 Admissions Information
12 University Life and Support at Lancaster
13 Further Information and Contacts
1
The Bioscience with Entrepreneurship degree programme
combines world-leading teaching from the Faculty of Health
and Medicine, Lancaster Environment Centre and the
Department of Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Innovation in
the Management School. This degree is aimed at students
with an interest in a range of Bioscience topics but who are
also looking to understand the challenges of
entrepreneurship and innovation. No prior experience of
business is required for entry to this degree scheme, just lots
of enthusiasm. This degree provides a broad range of
Bioscience and Entrepreneurship modules, so you can tailor
this degree to suit your own interests and career aspirations.
Around 50% of the contact time on our courses is used for
practical and workshop activities.
Graduates from this degree scheme will be qualifed for a
range of career opportunities making use of their scientifc
knowledge, practical skills and a wealth of transferable and
employability skills, attractive to a range of graduate
employers. The Bioscience with Entrepreneurship degree
provides an opportunity to not only become a leading
Bioscientist, but to also have the knowledge necessary for a
commercial environment.
The Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences, within the
Faculty of Health and Medicine, has an established history of
high quality research in the fundamental molecular and
cellular aspects of human ageing and disease.
Lancaster Environment Centre leads the international
research agenda in several important areas, including
impacts of climate change on biodiversity and conservation
to the development of sustainable crop production systems.
The Department of Entrepreneurship, Strategy and
Innovation is at the forefront of entrepreneurship research,
teaching and knowledge exchange. All contributing
departments received the highest possible score of ‘Full
Confdence’ in the latest University teaching assessment.
Welcome to Lancaster
Why study Bioscience with Entrepreneurship?
What is entrepreneurship?
Entrepreneurship is about being able to recognise
opportunities that can create diference (whether for
proft, social or individual beneft), making the most of
available resources to take advantage of those
opportunities, and being able to take actions
necessary to capitalise on those opportunities. Being
entrepreneurial is much more than starting a new
business. An entrepreneurial mindset is essential
within a corporate environment, as well as a way of
thinking about new opportunities for your future career.
What is the importance of Entrepreneurship
within Bioscience?
Bioscience is a fast-paced, innovative environment
and increasingly organisations face challenges in
taking new ideas to market. As such, businesses
today not only require scientists who are at the
cutting-edge of Bioscience, but also those who
understand the challenges of commercialising new
ideas and innovations, which is where skills in
Entrepreneurship are essential.
Quote from a current student.
“It’s exactly the type of thing I was looking for when I
started University but there was nothing of the kind
available. Too bad it wasn’t available a few years ago!”
Quote from an employer.
“An understanding of business and talking the
business language will set you apart from other
scientists.” Founder and Executive Chairman (Head of
Innovation), CME Medical. EY Northern Entrepreneur
of the Year 2014 Business Products and Service
Information from Confederation of British
Industry (CBI).
Education and Skills Survey (2011) found that
graduates’ lack of commercial awareness remains an
issue for many employers.
2
The Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences (BLS) in the
Faculty of Health and Medicine was ranked highly in the
Allied Health Professions and Studies Unit of Assessment
in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise. The
Division’s established history of high quality research in
biomedical science has been recently further boosted
by signifcant investment including a number of new
appointments. Due to our high level of research activity,
our students beneft from research led teaching and
exposure to up-to-date facilities and research expertise.
Academic staf members in BLS are responsible for
the co-ordination of biomedical teaching and research
activities at Lancaster University and all could contribute
to your degree, depending on the modules you choose to
take. Our research is grouped around the following core
themes:
• Cancer Biology and DNA Repair - Research groups
are investigating a number of diferent aspects of the
molecular and cellular biology of cancer including:
cellular efects of exposure to carcinogens and
ultraviolet light, DNA repair mechanisms, cell cycle
control, and the molecular events leading to leukaemia.
• Ageing and Neurodegenerative Disease - Progressive
degeneration of the nervous system is a feature of a
number of human diseases characterised by impaired
movement or cognition. Researchers in the Division are
studying the underlying processes that lead to brain
dysfunction and degeneration in Alzheimer’s disease,
Parkinson’s disease and ageing.
• Microbiology and Parasitology - The microbiological
research activities of the Division are aimed at a better
understanding of the cell biology of protozoan parasites
and yeast. In addition to its application to medical
parasitology our work also exploits microorganisms as
models for understanding human cellular function. The
Unit works in close collaboration with microbiologists in
the Lancaster Environment Centre.
• Cell Biology and Biochemistry - The Division includes
a number of research groups whose work is focused
on applying biochemical and structural techniques
to understanding cellular function at its fundamental
level. Particular research interests include corneal
transparency and dysfunction, proteoglycan
structure and function, the biochemical and genetic
characterisation of angiotensin converting enzyme
(ACE), and mechanisms of ageing.
Be Taught by the Best
Research Excellence in the Division of Biomedical & Life Sciences
Be Taught by the Best
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Research Excellence in the Lancaster Environment Centre
This diverse suite of skills and knowledge make Lancaster
a really exciting learning environment. LEC’s biology-related
research activities are grouped around two core themes:
• Plant and Crop Science – We combine research in plant
science, from the molecular to the crop scale, with
other disciplines in both the natural and social sciences
working closely with end users to address the ecological,
economic and social challenges facing crop production in
a rapidly changing global environment.
• Ecology and Conservation – We use molecular,
behavioural and ecological techniques to understand how
ecosystems function, how they respond to global change,
and how they can be managed to enhance biodiversity
and its associated services.
The Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC) is one of
the largest collections of environmental researchers
in Europe. Its mission is to address the world’s most
important environmental and sustainability issues.
LEC has a strong commitment to research excellence,
including research with real with impact that links
directly with end users. LECs research addresses
challenges related to environmental change, biodiversity
and ecosystem function, sustainable agriculture, and
sustainable resource management.
Biology staf in LEC lead teaching and research activities
in areas such as environmental change, biodiversity
and ecosystem function, sustainable agriculture, and
sustainable resource management. Staf from all of these
areas could contribute to your degree, depending on the
courses you opt to take.
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Research Excellence in the Management School
The Department of Entrepreneurship, Strategy
and Innovation is within Lancaster’s world-leading
Management School. Alongside teaching and research,
the department has an established knowledge exchange
team that has for over a decade worked with businesses
around the UK providing a range of programmes and
support for business growth and innovation. Both its
teaching and support programmes are led by its world-
leading research in entrepreneurship research that
includes the following areas: opportunity identifcation,
innovation, networks for entrepreneurship, business
growth, entrepreneurial learning, and strategic
entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurship is not just about business start-up.
Entrepreneurship, in its broadest sense, is about being
equipped to identify new opportunities, knowing how
to act on them, and making a diference. In order to do
this successfully, being entrepreneurial often requires
making the most of available resources to take advantage
of new opportunities and taking action to bring those
opportunities to fruition. An increasing number of
employers are requiring graduates to not only be experts
in their disciplines, but to also have an entrepreneurial
mindset that provides a basis for business growth and
innovation. Entrepreneurship is thus just as applicable
to starting a business as it is within a range of corporate
contexts. Biosciences is a fast-paced, innovative
environment which demands leading edge scientists who
understand the complexities and challenges of bringing
new innovations to market.
Working within the Department for Entrepreneurship,
Strategy and Innovation will provide an opportunity
to understand the challenges facing businesses and
individuals in commercialising new ideas, as well as having
an opportunity to work on practical projects that will
challenge your skills in identifying new opportunities and
gathering resources to make them happen. You will also
get a chance to think more about the challenges specifc
to Biosciences. In addition, the department has over forty
Entrepreneurs in Residence who are actively involved in
teaching and are on hand to provide advice and guidance
in developing your entrepreneurial mindset.
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In addition to our Bioscience with Entrepreneurship degree
we ofer a range of biosciences degrees. For information
on these other degree programmes please see the
Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry and Biological
Sciences prospectuses.
• Biomedical Science: BSc Hons
• Biomedicine: BSc Hons/MSci
• Biomedicine BSc Hons/MSci Study Abroad
• Biochemistry: BSc Hons
• Biochemistry: BSc Hons Study Abroad
• Biochemistry with Biomedicine: BSc Hons
• Biochemistry with Genetics: BSc Hons
• Biological Sciences with Biomedicine: BSc Hons
• Biological Sciences BSc Hons/MSci
• Biological Sciences BSc Hons/MSci Study Abroad
• Biology: BSc Hons/MSci
• Biology with Psychology: BSc Hons
• Bioscience with Entrepreneurship: BSc Hons
Our 3-year BSc degree schemes provide you with a range
of options. The schemes range from highly specialised
degrees to fexible degrees with a choice of modules
covering the whole spectrum of biology, from ecology and
the conversation and management of biological resources,
through to genetics and biochemistry. We also ofer
fexibility to move between degree programmes. The
degrees are taught by staf from the Division of Biomedical
and Life Sciences, the Lancaster Environment Centre, the
Department of Chemistry, the Department of Psychology
and the Management School in order to provide a broad
range of subjects enabling students to choose or tailor the
degree scheme to match their interests. There is something
here for everyone!
Degree Programmes in the
Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences
The Degree Structure
Core and optional
modules
Independent
project
Study abroad options
year one year two year three
Core and optional
modules
Core and optional
modules, and projects
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BSc Hons degree programme, UCAS Code: C1N2
Bioscience with Entrepreneurship
The degree is taught jointly by staf from the Division of
Biomedical and Life Sciences, Lancaster Environment
Centre and the Department of Entrepreneurship, Strategy
and Innovation. The frst year Bioscience modules provide
choice of a range of topics including Genetics, Aquatic
Ecology, Protein Biochemistry, Biodiversity and
Conservation, Anatomy and Developmental Biology. You
will also study two compulsory Bioscience modules: ‘Skills
in Biomedical and Life Sciences’ and ‘Experimental Design
and Data Analysis’. During the frst year, the introductory
‘Entrepreneurship: realities, concepts and myths’ will
challenge your assumptions about entrepreneurship as
well as providing an insight into the challenges of new
ideas and innovations.
In second year there are many modules available for you to
choose from for both Bioscience and Entrepreneurship
disciplines, enabling you to choose themes to suit your
interests. You will begin to specialise more in your chosen
Bioscience disciplines, developing deeper knowledge and
a wide range of practical skills which are studied alongside
a compulsory module which looks at the challenges of
entrepreneurship with the organisational context and
within a global arena.
Quote from Professor David Hornby, External Examiner,
Biomedical and Life Sciences.
“Enterprise and business awareness should be critical
components of any HE course”
Bioscience with Entrepreneurship Research Projects
During your degree, you will undertake project work during
the summer term or summer vacation of your second year,
and complete this during the frst term of your third year.
There is a range of Bioscience and Entrepreneurship
projects available. You may choose to take a Bioscience
Laboratory project in our brand new laboratory facilities,
where you will carry out your own research in Genetics,
Cell Biology, Microbiology or Biochemistry. If you choose
this option, you will also carry out an Entrepreneurship
literature project, which would extend your knowledge of
the links between Bioscience and Entrepreneurship; this
project will be supervised by a member of staf from the
Department of Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Innovation
in the Management School. Alternatively, you may prefer to
undertake a summer vacation internship, writing up your
experiences and refections informed by discussions with
a supervisor from the world-leading Lancaster University
Management School (please note that summer internships
are limited and there is competitive entry for this
project option).
There is a range of specialist third year Bioscience modules
for you to choose from covering topics such as Cancer,
Global Change Biology, Immunology, Medical Genetics,
Tropical Diseases, Neurobiology, Environmental Plant
Biology and Biology of Ageing. In the third year,
Entrepreneurship module choice includes: Innovation,
New Venture Planning and Entrepreneurial Learning,
where you will have an opportunity to collaborate with our
Entrepreneurs in Residence and fnd out more about the
challenges they have faced.
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DEGREE STRUCTURE
YEAR 1
(Compulsory modules)
Entrepreneurship – Realities, Concepts and Myths.
Skills in Biomedical and Life Sciences
Experimental Design and Data Analysis
Examples of choices
Molecules of Life
Anatomy & Tissue Structure
Evolutionary Biology
Cell Structure & Function
Impact of Microbes
Zoology
Genetics
Infection & Immunity
Biomedical Science in Practice
Aquatic Ecology
Biotechnology
Hormones and Development
Biomedicine & Society
Global Change Biology
Protein Biochemistry
Human Physiology
Biodiversity and Conservation
Developmental Biology
YEAR 2
(Compulsory modules)
Corporate Entrepreneurship in a Global Context
Examples of choices
Small Business and the Small and Medium Enterprise
Sector.
Franchising
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Evolution
Populations to Ecosystems
Biochemical Techniques
Cell Biology Techniques
Medical Microbiology
Genetics
Environmental Physiology
Principles of Biodiversity Conservation
Data Collection & Analysis
DNA Technology
Microbiological Techniques
Practical Physiology
Project options
Bioscience Laboratory Project AND
Entrepreneurship Literature Project
OR
Entrepreneurship Placement (competitive entry)
YEAR 3
Examples of choices
New Venture Planning
Entrepreneurial Learning
Franchising
Innovation
Family Businesses
Social Contexts of Entrepreneurship
Cell signalling
Genetics
Immunology
Animal Behaviour
Global Change Biology: Challenges & Solutions
Cell Signalling, Transport & Disease
Medical Genetics
Tropical Diseases
Neurobiology
Frontiers in Ecology & Evolution
Environmental Plant Biology
Cell Cycle & Stem Cells
Protein Biochemistry
Ethics in Biomedicine
Cancer
Issues in Conservation Biology
Ecophysiology of Host-Pest Interactions
Biology of Ageing
Molecular & Biochemical Parasitology
Sustainable Agriculture
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Our Bioscience with Entrepreneurship degree course will provide you with a wealth of relevant theory, factual
information, practical skills and an understanding of business and innovation. In addition, the degree scheme is
designed to provide you with a wealth of transferable and employability skills, preparing you for further study or a range
of professional careers.
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Transferable and Employability Skills
Intellectual Numerical
Scientifc understanding Data recording
Information collation and synthesis Statistical analysis
Hypothesis generation and testing Presentation of data
Application of subject knowledge
Practical Interpersonal
Laboratory competence Group working
Health and safety awareness Appreciation of personal and collective goals
and responsibilities
Experimental design Negotiation skills
Use of Laboratory equipment Networking
Self-management and professional development Communication and IT
Independent working Spreadsheets, statistics software
Enterprise and Creativity Word processing
Time management Oral presentations
Organisational skills Written scientifc reporting
Project planning and management Poster presentation
Self-refection Citation and referencing
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“All university students should have access to enterprise
and entrepreneurship.” Lord Young, Enterprise for All:
The Relevance of Enterprise in Education (2014).
We recognise that you want a degree that, as well as
ensuring your academic excellence, also enhances your
employability. The Bioscience with Entrepreneurship
degree will help you stand out from the crowd and be
an excellent platform for further study, research based
careers or employment within the Bioscience industry.
Some graduates may wish to start their own business
or explore new opportunities using their knowledge of
entrepreneurship and the networks of entrepreneurs they
develop during this degree.
“Universities should...ensure that students have the opportunity
to develop enterprise skills” (Professor Sir Tim Wilson DL,
‘A review of Business-University Collaboration’, 2012).
Higher Education Academy
96% of Bioscience graduates do not run their own
businesses following graduation, but may still utilise a
range of entrepreneurial skills in an established Bioscience
organisation.
Quote from Employer, CME Medical
“If your ambition is to innovate and create you will need to
understand how to take your ideas to market and get on
board people who may struggle to understand your idea.
In my role I often meet brilliant scientists and engineers
who struggle when it comes to commercialisation of their
ideas. Stephen Thorpe, Founder and Executive Chairman
(Head of Innovation), CME Medical (winner of EY Northern
Entrepreneur of the Year 2014 (Business Products and
Services category).
Work Experience
In collaboration with Sector Skills Councils, competitive
internships are ofered to our students in industries
across the North-West and beyond such as the NHS,
GlaxoSmithKline and AstraZeneca. Lancaster University
Student Union runs ‘Involve’, a programme which provides
you with the opportunity to get involved in your local
community - students can gain experience working with
local charities, primary and secondary schools, hospitals,
and supporting older people to feel safe in their homes.
The Lancaster Award
At Lancaster we not only value your academic
accomplishments, but also recognise the importance
of those activities with which you engage outside your
programme of study. The student experience is enhanced
by including extra-curricular activities and, with more
graduates than ever before and increasing competition
for jobs upon leaving University, these are vital to your
future prospects. We want to encourage you to make
the very most of your University experience and to leave
Lancaster as a well-rounded graduate. We have a wealth
of opportunities to get involved in with initiatives such as
work placements, volunteering, extracurricular courses,
societies and sports. The Lancaster Award aims to
encourage you to complete such activities, help you to pull
them together in one place and then be recognised for
your accomplishments. We want you to stand out from the
crowd - the Lancaster Award will help you to do this.
Studying Bioscience with Entrepreneurship
Working Towards a Career
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Careers
Our graduate employment rates are higher than many
of our competitors and the vast majority of our 2013
graduates were in full graduate level-employment or further
study within 6 months of graduating. Many students go on
to professional careers making use of their academic skills
in research, business and public service. Others choose to
continue their studies to MSc or PhD including on our own
world-class postgraduate programmes.
Our compulsory tutorial programme addresses career
development and employability issues and ofers training
in interpersonal skills, CV writing and presentation skills. In
addition, colleagues from a wide range of industrial settings
contribute their perspectives on employment issues
and practices, ensuring that you’re as well informed and
prepared as possible.
In addition to equipping students to enter research based
careers, our Bioscience degrees also provide students
with a very wide range of transferable skills which are
valuable for professional careers related to many aspects
of research, business and public service. Examples of
employment undertaken by some of our recent Bioscience
graduates include:
• Trainee clinical biochemist - Scientist training
programme, NHS
• Microbiologist – Boots
• DNA Sequencing Scientist - Source Bioscience -
Life Sciences Division
• Public Engagement Manager - University of
Central Lancashire
• Biomedical Scientist – NHS
• National Accounts Sales Executive – Hewden
• Trainee clinical scientist- ACM Global central laboratory
• Raw materials ofcer- GlaxoSmithKline
• Administration and facilities Manager- Nobel Medicals Ltd
• Science Communications Ofcer - Clinical sciences
centre, Medical Research Council
• Natural History Film Maker - Science Pictures Ltd
• Conservation Ofcer - Environment Agency
• Head of Biodiversity Nature - European Commission
• Assistant Warden - RSPB
• Medical Writer - Knowledgepoint360 Group
• Journal Promotions Manager - Blackwell Science Limited
At Lancaster, a great deal of emphasis is placed on
developing employability skills throughout all our degree
programmes. This is achieved by:
• Encouraging all of our students to enrol for the Lancaster
Award. This formally recognises and rewards voluntary
work, work experience and participation in careers
training programmes ofered by the Careers unit.
• Providing tutorials and workshops on careers planning
and preparation as integral parts of each biology
degree programme.
• Providing careers drop-in sessions with staf from the
Careers unit every term, plus mentoring events to enable
current students to receive practical advice from our
former graduates.
• Ensuring students are kept fully informed of new
employment opportunities and careers events held both
on and of campus, via regular emailed careers bulletins.
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Admissions Information
Degree programme UCAS codes
BSc Bioscience with Entrepreneurship (UCAS code: C1N2)
Mature and Overseas Applicants
We welcome applications from mature or overseas
students or those ofering relevant subjects such as
Access Diplomas or other awards. Your application will
be considered individually on its merits and in relation
to the University’s guidance on equivalence to A levels.
Widening Participation
Lancaster University has a committed approach to
widening participation and understands that some
students face a number of barriers and obstacles when
considering university. We know that for many students
who come from a non-traditional university background,
even thinking about applying to university is a big step.
We want to ensure that future applicants to Lancaster are
not held back by any barriers and that our student cohort
refects the diverse society that we live in.
BSc (Hons) degrees
• A-level grades AAB
• Scottish higher grades ABBBB
• International Baccalaureate 35 pts with 16 pts from best
3 HL subjects.
Please note: For all degree programmes, we require a
minimum of 2 science subjects from the 3 A levels studied,
plus GCSE passes in English at grade C and Mathematics
at grade B.
Entry to our Bioscience with Entrepreneurship degree
programme does not require any previous Business
qualifcations.
Applications
Applications for all of our undergraduate degree
programmes must be made through the Universities
and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), using the
online service via: www.ucas.ac.uk
Typical requirements for entry to our degree programmes
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University Life and Support at Lancaster
Support for your studies
Personal supervision in departments and the collegiate
system combine to provide students with the best
possible opportunity to achieve their potential.
Staf-student ratios are signifcantly better at Lancaster
University than the national average and small group
teaching is an important feature of our educational
approach. The cost of University accommodation
(and general living costs) at Lancaster is among the
lowest in the country.
The Tutorial Programme
All students joining the Division of Biomedical and Life
Sciences are assigned a member of academic staf who
acts as their tutor throughout their time at Lancaster.
You will have a one-to one meeting with your tutor at
least once a term to discuss your progress. In addition,
during the frst and second years, your tutor will also
host small group tutorials to enable you to develop key
transferable skills which will be required during your
degree. Our friendly and approachable staf endeavour
to make themselves as freely available as possible to
students they are teaching or to their tutees.
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Further information about the University in general,
accommodation or the city of Lancaster may be found in
the University’s Undergraduate Prospectus. Paper copies
are available via:
www.lancaster.ac.uk/prospectus
The Lancaster University website:
www.lancaster.ac.uk
Contacting the Admissions Staf:
For all degree programmes ofered in this brochure please
contact: The Undergraduate Admissions Coordinator.
Tel: +44(0) 1524 593265
E-mail: [email protected]
Postal address:
Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences
Faculty of Health and Medicine
Lancaster University
Lancaster
LA1 4YG
Disclaimer
The information provided in this brochure is correct at the time of
publication (June 2015) but this may be subject to change as we
constantly review and improve our degree programmes. This brochure
does not form part of any contract between any person and the University
of Lancaster.
The Biomedical and Life Sciences website:
www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm/bls
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