BSc Biochemistry
Entry requirements
A level: ABB with B in Chemistry, or BBB with B in Chemistry and B in a second science subject. Acceptable second science subjects: Biology, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science. IB: 32 points including 5 in Chemistry at higher level. 30 points including 5 in Chemistry and a second science subject, both at higher level.
About this course
BSc in Biochemistry, studying the molecular processes that control living systems. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, includes a final-year Research Project, and has an optional year-long industrial placement.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Microbiology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Fundamentals of Biochemistry
- Cellular and Molecular Principles of Life
- General Chemistry B
- Fundamentals of Evolution
- History of Life on Earth
- Human Pathology
- Advanced Studies in Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Research and Professional Skills
- Medical Genetics
- Applied Biochemistry: From Disease to Diagnostics
- Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
- Molecular Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Haematology and Immunology
- Integrated Anatomy and Physiology
- Research Project
- Integrated Biochemistry
- Advanced Research Techniques
- Venoms and Poisons: From Pharmacology to Therapeutics
- Microbiology Field Course
- Epidemiology of Zoonotic Diseases
- Forensics
- Evolution in Health and Disease
- Neuroscience
- Pathogens
- Applied Microbiology
- Cancer and Cell Communication
- Cardiovascular Biology
- Innovation and Product Development