BSc Biochemistry
Entry requirements
A level: BBC-BBB IB: We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry, covering the chemical and molecular basis of biological systems. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Data Analysis, Statistics, Environmental Analysis, and Fieldwork. A final-year research project of 40 credits allows investigation of a self-chosen topic. Optional modules are available for specialisation in later years.
Modules
- Biology in Practice
- Chemistry for Biologists
- Genetics and Evolution
- Introduction to Cell Biology
- Ecology
- Biodiversity
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Language 1
- Research Methods in Biology
- Techniques in Biochemistry
- Biochemistry and Metabolism
- Mechanisms and Methods in Chemical Biology
- Invertebrate Ecology
- Molecular Genetics
- Introduction to Biotechnology
- Immunology and Infectious Diseases
- The Secret Life of Trees
- Medical Microbiology
- Biochemistry Research Project
- Frontiers in Chemical Biology
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Plant Biochemistry
- Genomics and Bioinformatics
- Ecological Genetics
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Applications of Biotechnology
- Soil Ecology and Ecosystem Processes
- Ecotoxicology