Biochemistry BSc(Hons)

Why choose this course?

Biochemistry is the 'chemistry of life'. It involves the study of living organisms, from the simplest to the most complex, and seeks to explain how they work at the molecular level. This course provides a broad-based understanding of biochemistry and the opportunity to specialise as your interests develop.

You can choose to study Biochemistry on its own or in combination with another subject. See the course combinations section for more information.

What will you study?

All life science students study a common curriculum in Year 1 of the course, which is designed to provide you with a firm foundation in biological and chemical principles. You then cover more-specialised aspects of biochemistry, such as genetics and metabolic biochemistry. As your own interests develop you can choose from a wide range of options to match your career aspirations.

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.

Year 1

• Cells and Tissues
• Chemistry for Life Sciences
• Human Physiology 1
• Human Physiology 2 OR
• Genetics and Molecular Biology
• Mathematics and ICT
• Modern Laboratory Techniques OR
• Essential Laboratory Techniques in Life Science
• Structure and Function of Biological Molecules

Year 2

• Protein Biochemistry
• Cell Biology
• Bioanalysis 1
• Research Methods and Skills
• Bioenergetics and Intermediary Metabolism
• The Flow of Genetic Information
• Option modules

• Option modules

  Available options may include

  • Bioanalysis II
  • Concepts in Human Genetics
  • Introductory Pharmacology
  • Microbiology
  • Immunology
  
   

Year 3

• Bioinformatics
• Molecular Genetics
• Project
• Biochemical Analysis
• Option modules

• Option modules

  Option modules may include:

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Clinical Chemistry
  • Molecular Pharmacology
  • Toxicology