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A Levels |
AAB, including Chemistry and another science |
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A Levels + additional qualifications |
ABB, including Chemistry and another science + B in a relevant EPQ; ABB, including Chemistry and another science + A in Core Maths |
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International Baccalaureate |
34, with 6,5 in Higher Level Chemistry and another science |
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Interim-Reformed: DD in Applied Science + A Level grade A in a science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Physics, Psychology, Maths and Further Maths) + interview. Reformed: DDD in Applied Science, including modules in Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Applications of Organic Chemistry and Practical Chemical Analysis and no more than one of the following: Forensic Evidence Collection and Analysis, Forensic Fire Investigation or Forensic Traffic Collision Investigation + interview |
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Scottish Highers + 2 Advanced Highers |
AAABB + AB, including Chemistry and another science |
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Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels |
B + AA, including Chemistry and another science |
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Other qualifications |
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You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification.
This course lies at the core of modern bioscience, allowing you to investigate the structure and function of biological systems at the molecular level. You'll study proteins, enzymes, hormones and receptors and learn about the various ways that biochemistry can be applied to major challenges affecting humanity today, from how we feed a global population to healthy ageing and how new drugs are designed.
All of our students take compulsory modules which will give you a specialist knowledge of biochemistry, whilst also introducing you to genetics, microbiology and molecular biology. As you progress through your degree and discover what you're passionate about, optional modules will allow you to explore your chosen subject in greater depth, specialise in one area, keep your interests broad or even switch to another degree programme within the molecular biosciences.
In your first year, you'll spend six hours in the lab each week learning the practical skills and knowledge that every bioscientist needs, including how to establish bacterial cultures, assess bioenergetics and perform gene cloning. Analysis classes will equip you with the skills you'll use outside the lab, from interacting with your data to interpreting your findings. Your lectures will give you a broad understanding of the molecular biosciences, allowing you to explore what you're most interested in.
In your second year, you'll begin learning more advanced scientific techniques, both in the lab and in lectures, with topics including experimental design, genome editing using CRISPR/Cas9 and protein purification. You'll continue to take analysis classes to develop your data handling skills further and you can choose to study modules like "Molecules to Market", allowing you to work in teams to come up with pioneering science enterprise ideas to launch a virtual business.
In your third year, you'll complete an extended research project alongside your chosen specialist modules. This will reflect an area of molecular bioscience that interests you and will take place either in the lab or in industry. Depending on your interests and career goals, you can choose a project from: experimental science, clinical diagnostics, industrial biotechnology, molecular systems and computing, science communication or education and outreach.
If you want to study biochemistry but don't meet the entry requirements to go straight into the first year, our Biosciences with Foundation Year could be for you. After successfully completing the one-year programme, you'll progress onto the first year of your chosen degree.
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First year
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Second year
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Practical Molecular Bioscience 2 |
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Biochemistry 2 |
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Biostructures, Energetics and Synthesis |
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Genes, Genomes and Chromosomes |
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Microbiology 2 |
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Third year
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Project |
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Biochemistry Data Handling |
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Literature Review |
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Biochemical Basis of Human Disease |
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Biochemical Signalling |
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Cellular Systems Engineering for Biotechnology |
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Genomic Science |
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Membrane Protein Structure and Function |
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Molecular Immunology |
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Physical Methods for Studying Biological Structures |
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Protein Folding and Misfolding in Disease |
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The World of RNA |
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The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it's up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research; funding changes; professional accreditation requirements; student or employer feedback; outcomes of reviews; and variations in staff or student numbers.
In the event of any change we'll consult and inform students in good time and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption.
Our graduates go on to make a difference in all sorts of ways. Many of our graduates are employed in pharmaceuticals and healthcare, food safety and manufacture, brewing and agrochemicals, forensic science and as NHS scientists. They also work in education, the scientific civil service, bioinformatics or medical schools. Others use their skills in IT, management and commerce. Many choose further study and go on to do research for organisations all over the world.
