MSci Biochemistry
Entry requirements
A level: Standard entry requirements *: Year 1 entry: BBB (Chemistry and Biology/Human Biology, GCSE Maths 6/B, GCSE English Language 6/B or English Literature 6/B) Year 2 entry: ABB (Chemistry and Biology/Human Biology, GCSE Maths 6/B, GCSE English Language 6/B or English Literature 6/B) IB: Standard entry requirements *: Year 1 entry: 32 (Chemistry HL5, Biology HL5. Maths SL5 and English SL5) Year 2 entry: 32 (Chemistry and Biology, one at HL6, the other at HL5. Maths SL5 and English SL5)
About this course
MSci in Biochemistry, a five-year integrated Master's programme. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Statistics, Data Analysis and Clinical Skills. Students study immunology, microbiology and pharmacology in the first two years before specialising in biochemistry. The final year centres on an extended research project culminating in a thesis.
Modules
- Being a Biomolecular Scientist 1
- Cells & their Molecules
- Organisms & Disease
- Bio-Organic Chemistry
- Use & Abuse of Drugs in Society
- Pharmaceutical Sciences & Drug Development
- Being a Biomolecular Scientist 2
- Introduction to Biochemistry
- Introduction to Immunology
- Introduction to Microbiology
- Introduction to Pharmacology
- Being a Biomolecular Scientist 3
- Fundamental Biochemistry
- Biomedical Biochemistry
- Being a Biomolecular Scientist 4
- Advanced Biochemistry
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Biochemistry Project & Thesis
- Research Topics in Biochemistry