Our biochemistry courses cover all aspects of the applied biochemistry and biotechnology industries, including commercialising technology, entrepreneurship, and intellectual property and patents, with lectures and case studies from business leaders and academics.
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Year 1
Core modules
Biological Chemistry
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology
Proteins and Enzymes
Year 2
Core modules
Genes and Genomics
Integrative Cell Biology
Fundamentals of Molecular Biochemistry
Protein Science
Tutored Dissertation
Optional modules
Applied Molecular Biochemistry
Challenges in Cell Biology
Topics in Biotechnology
Year 3
Core modules
Science Communication
Laboratory-based research project or literature-based dissertation
Optional modules
You choose one module from each group below.
Group 1
Damage and Repair in Biological Systems
Macromolecules in Three Dimensions
Medical Microbiology
Neuroscience Research
Plant Biotechnology and Development
Stem Cells, Regeneration and Ageing
Group 2
Advanced Topics in Immunity and Infection
Advanced Topics in Parasitology and Vector Biology
Cancer
Integrative Systems Biology
Mechanisms of Gene Expression
Metabolic and Network Engineering
Symbiosis, Plant Immunity and Disease
Group 3
Biodiversity Genomics
Bioinformatics
Biotechnology Applications of Proteins
Medical Glycobiology
Molecular Basis of Bacterial Infection
Synthetic Biology
Systems Neuroscience
Life sciences graduates enjoy excellent career opportunities. Many of our graduates go on to study for a higher degree in the field, typically starting with a Master’s degree, followed by a PhD and a career in academic research or industry. Other opportunities for Life Sciences graduates include government and industrial research, public health, and careers in business.
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Insurance-Single:£300/year
