BSc Biochemistry with Foundation
Entry requirements
A level: BBB – for applicants without Chemistry and a second science CCC – for applicants with Chemistry and a second science Acceptable science subjects: Biology, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science. IB: 30 – for applicants without higher level Chemistry and a second science 24 – for applicants with Chemistry and a second science, both at higher level If you would like to receive personalised advice on your eligibility for our Foundation courses, please ask us a question .
About this course
BSc in Biochemistry with Foundation, studying the molecular processes that underpin living organisms. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a foundation year and is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. A final-year Research Project is required, and an optional year-long industrial placement can be taken between the second and final year.
Modules
- Foundation Biology 1
- Foundation Biology 2
- Foundation Chemistry 1
- Academic and Scientific skills: Foundations for tackling Global Challenges 1
- 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