MBiol Biochemistry
Entry requirements
A level: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A-Levels or BTEC diploma) in subject areas other than biological science, and to mature-aged candidates who have the required GCSEs, experience and motivation. IB: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed an international baccalaureate in subject areas other than higher level biological science, and to mature-aged candidates who have the required GCSE subjects (or equivalent), experience and motivation.
About this course
MBiol in Biochemistry, a five-year undergraduate degree combining cellular, molecular and chemical biology. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Modules span Biological Chemistry, Proteins and Enzymes, Immunology, Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics, and Biotechnology.
Modules
- Building Blocks of Biology
- Communication Skills
- Fundamentals in Animal Biology
- Fundamentals in Ecology and Plant Diversity
- Microbes, Health and Disease
- Practical and Analytical Skills for Biologists
- Biological chemistry
- Cell Biology
- Comparative Animal Physiology
- Genetics, Evolution and Diversity
- Skills for Biologists
- Microbial Diversity and Disease
- Microbial and Plant Diversity
- Applied Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics
- Cellular and Molecular Pathology
- Practical Skills for Biochemists
- Proteins and Enzymes
- Research Methods
- Bench to Bedside and Beyond
- Blood Science
- Immunology
- One Health Microbiology
- Practical and Professional Skills in Microbiology
- Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics
- Biotechnology
- Molecular Pharmacology
- Research Project
- Microbial Pathogenesis
- Molecular Biology of Development
- Field and Laboratory Techniques
- Frontiers in the Biosciences
- MBiol Research Project
- Hot Topics in Parasite Control
- Infection and Immunity