Aegean College School of Life Sciences offers an undergraduate programme in Molecular Biology and Genetics. This 4-year programme is offered in collaboration with the University of Essex. The programme has been awarded with the title of International Accreditation Identity by the Royal Society of Biology.
This is an exciting 4-year bachelor course in Molecular Biology that covers knowledge from every aspect of this scientific field: from genetics to marine biological systems and other animals.
It consists of three streams:
- Programme offered in collaboration with the University of Essex, “University of the Year”, Times Higher Education Awards 2018.
- One year of free membership of the Royal Society of Biology.
- Aegean College is the only college in Greece offering a biology degree.
- Modern lab.
- Educational visits to ecosystems rich in biodiversity.
- PhD academic staff.
The BSc (Hons) Biology is a 4-year academic programme.
Fall Semester
- General and Inorganic Chemistry.
- History and Evolution of Biology.
- Fundamentals of Genetics.
- Academic Writing and Study Skills.
Spring Semester
- Organic Chemistry.
- Biochemistry.
- Ecology and Biodiversity.
- Molecular Biology.
All year: Practical and Laboratory Skills for Bioscientists.
Fall Semester
- Animal Physiology and Behaviour.
- Cell Biology.
- Human Anatomy and Physiology.
- Microbiology.
Spring Semester
- Human and Molecular Genetics.
- Plant Biology.
- Marine Biology.
- Research Methods.
- Financial Management.
Fall Semester
- Infection and Immunity.
- Developmental Biology.
- Bioinformatics.
- Structural Biology.
Spring Semester
- Cell Signalling Pathways.
- Bioethics: Contemporary Issues in Research and Science.
- Genome Science and Genomics.
- Protein Science and Proteomics.
Fall Semester
- Advanced Topics in Biotechnology.
- Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology and Genetics.
- Molecular and Biochemical Basis of Disease.
Spring Semester
- Translational and Regenerative Medicine.
- Cancer Biology.
- Entrepreneurship.
All year: Research Project in Biology.
Graduates can work as Biologists and Geneticists in a variety of contexts:
- Hospitals,
- Diagnostic and research centres,
- Biotechnology companies.
- Genetics companies.