BSc Biochemistry & Microbiology
Entry requirements
A level: Standard entry requirements*: Year 1 entry: BBB (two sciences required, at least one of which must be Biology or Chemistry; GCSE Chemistry 6/B (if not at A Level); GCSE Maths 6/B, GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B) Year 2 entry: BBB (Chemistry and Biology, GCSE Maths 6/B, and GCSE English Language 6/B or English Literature 6/B) IB: Standard entry requirements*: Year 1 entry: 30 (Two science subjects at HL5 at least one of which must be Biology or Chemistry. Maths SL5 and English SL5) Year 2 entry: 30 (Chemistry and Biology, one at HL6, the other at HL5. Maths SL5 and English SL5)
About this course
BSc in Microbiology and Biochemistry. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Statistics, Clinical Skills, and Data Analysis. An independent research project is completed in Year 4, with an MSci route available for an extended laboratory-based research project in Year 5. The degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.
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 Immunology
- Introduction to Biochemistry
- Introduction to Microbiology
- Introduction to Pharmacology
- Being a Biomolecular Scientist 3
- Fundamental Biochemistry
- Biomedical Biochemistry
- Fundamental Microbiology
- Biomedical Microbiology
- Being a Biomolecular Scientist 4
- Advanced Biochemistry
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Advanced Microbiology
- Clinical Microbiology