BSc Biochemistry
Entry requirements
112 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit Access to HE Diploma International Baccalaureate T Levels Your Level 3 qualifications must include one science subject. You also need GCSE English, Maths, and two sciences or double science (grade 9 - 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalent.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, and Research Methods. Modules span cell biology, pharmacology, disease biochemistry, and molecular medicine at progressively advanced levels. The final year includes a 40-credit independent research project with supervisor support.
Modules
- Cell and Microbiology
- Essential Skills for Bioscientists
- Fundamentals of Chemistry
- Fundamentals of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Genetics and Disease
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Research, Development and Leadership
- Genetics and Evolution
- Proteins and Enzymes
- Cell Metabolism
- Fundamentals of Pharmacology
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Infection and Immunity
- Final Year Research Project
- Biochemical Basis of Disease
- Applied Molecular Medicine
- Antimicrobial, Antineoplastic and Neuropharmacology
- Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Renal Pharmacology
- Drug Discovery and Development
- Population Genetics and Genomics