Biochemistry
Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Chemistry and one further science subject. IB: Pass with overall score of 34 points, with 17 points at Higher Level, including 6 points at Higher Level in Chemistry and one further science subject.
About this course
Integrated Masters degree in Science in Biochemistry, a biochemistry degree focused on the chemical and molecular foundations of biological systems. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The fourth year features an advanced research project completed alongside academic research teams. The first year covers core fundamentals through Chemistry of Life, Fundamentals of Cell Biology and Physiology, How to Think Like a Scientist, and The Human Genome and Disease. The second year builds upon protein structure and genetic information flow via compulsory modules such as Exploring Proteins: Structure and Function and Flow of Genetic Information, while offering optional studies across subjects like bioinformatics, physiology, and pharmacology. In the third year, compulsory modules examine molecular cell biology, molecular recognition, and disease mechanisms. The final fourth year centres on practical research and technical training through Advanced Research Project, Current Research, and Skills in Structural Biology.
Modules
- Chemistry of Life
- Fundamentals of Cell Biology and Physiology
- How to Think Like a Scientist
- The Human Genome and Disease
- Exploring Proteins: Structure and Function
- Flow of Genetic Information
- A Global World
- Adaptive Physiology
- Applied and Environmental Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics
- Biological Sciences Study Abroad
- Cell Biology
- Engineering Replacement Body Parts
- Environmental Microbiology
- Global Health
- Global Sustainability Challenges
- Immunology, Infection and Inflammation
- Medical Microbiology
- Neuroscience
- Pharmacology
- Plant Development and Function
- Principles of Neuroscience
- Principles of Pharmacology
- Quantitative Methods in Biological and Environmental Science
- The Earth System
- Vertebrate Development
- Molecular Cell Biology
- Molecular Recognition
- Molecular and Structural Basis of Disease
- Biodiversity and Conservation
- Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Biomedical Parasitology
- Biomedical Technology
- Cancer Chromosome Biology
- Cell Signalling in Health and Disease
- Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
- Ecosystem Cycles and Microbial Communities
- Evolution
- Evolution and Development
- Evolution and Genetics
- Global Climate Change: Science, Impacts and Policy
- Immunology
- In-Silico Research Project
- Laboratory Research Project
- Microbiomes and Health
- Molecular Pharmacology
- Musculoskeletal Physiology of Movement
- Neurodegenerative Disease
- Pharmacology of Neuropsychiatric Disorders
- Plant Development and Function
- Selective Toxicity
- Systems Neuroscience
- Advanced Research Project
- Current Research
- Skills in Structural Biology
- Advanced Pharmacology
- Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Biological Data Science in R
- Biomedical Parasitology
- Biomedical Spectroscopy and Imaging
- Biomedical Technology
- Cancer Chromosome Biology
- Cell Signalling in Health and Disease
- Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
- Ecosystem Cycles and Microbial Communities
- Immunology
- Microbiomes and Health
- Molecular Pharmacology
- Neurodegenerative Disease
- Pharmacology of Neuropsychiatric Disorders
- Selective Toxicity
- Skills in Biological Optical Imaging
- Skills in Molecular Bioscience
- Systems Neuroscience