BSc Medical Biochemistry with Research Placement
Entry requirements
BBB-BBC at A Level including a minimum grade B in Chemistry and one of the following relevant Science subjects: Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study and is a requirement for entry to our degree course. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including a minimum grade B in A Level Chemistry and one of the following relevant Science subjects: Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study and is a requirement for entry to our degree course. In addition you must have GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above, or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme. Merit at T Level in Science including a grade B in A Level Chemistry and one other relevant Science subject.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry, focusing on molecular and cellular biology and disease mechanisms. Core topics include laboratory techniques, research methods, data analysis, statistics, and project management. The course includes a compulsory supervised research placement in the third year, offering 34 weeks of laboratory work in a research environment. A final-year research project allows students to conduct independent, hypothesis-driven biological research.
Modules
- Supervised Research Experience
- Research Project
- Immunology and Infection
- Mechanisms and Pathology of Cancer and other Chronic Diseases
- Practical Skills in Clinical Pathology and Biochemistry
- Current Topics in Molecular Life Sciences
- Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Biochemistry 1
- Physiology 1: Structure and Function
- Introduction to Analytical Science and Spectroscopy
- Research Skills
- The Reactivity and Properties of Carbon Compounds
- Research Skills 2
- Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry 2
- Physiology 2: Control and Integration
- Cell Biology
- Pharmaceutics and Formulation
- Infectious Diseases and Therapeutics