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BSc Biomedical Sciences

Royal Holloway, University of London

Institution
Royal Holloway, University of London
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Biomedical Sciences
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
B990
Typical offer
A-level ABB, IB 32

Entry requirements

A level: ABB-BBB (Required subjects: Biology plus another science from Chemistry Physics or Maths . A Pass is required in the practical element of all Science A-levels taken. We require English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4(C)) IB: 6,5,5 at Higher Level or with a minimum of 32 points overall including Higher Level Biology and a Higher Level in either Chemistry, Maths or Physics

About this course

BSc in Biochemistry, covering molecular biology, physiology, cell biology and genetics. Core topics include data analysis, laboratory techniques, research methods and clinical skills. Optional modules in years two and three allow specialisation, and the third year includes a supervised individual research project.

Modules

  • Becoming a Bioscientist
  • Cell Biology and the Origin of Life
  • Genetics
  • Chemistry of Life
  • Fundamental Biochemistry
  • Protein Biochemistry and Enzymology
  • Introductory Animal Physiology
  • Introduction to Human Physiology
  • Academic Integrity
  • Human Physiology in Health and Disease
  • Molecular Biology
  • Immunology
  • Neuronal and Cellular Signalling
  • Pharmacology and Toxicology
  • Professional Skills and Employability
  • Microbiology
  • Cell Dynamics: Division and Movement
  • Developmental Biology
  • Bioenergetics and Metabolism
  • Protein Structure and Function
  • Dissertation - Extended Essay
  • Individual Research Project
  • Molecular Basis of Inherited Disease
  • Biology of Parasitic Diseases
  • Evolutionary Medicine
  • Nutrition and Medical Biochemistry
  • Molecular and Medical Microbiology
  • Applications of Genetic Engineering in Health and Disease
  • Cell and Molecular Biology of Cancer
  • Functional Genomics, Proteomics and Bioformatics
  • Human Embryology
  • Cell and Molecular Neuroscience
  • Clinical Physiology and Medicine
  • Clinical Diagnosis of Disease