Biochemistry BSc (Hons) or MSci (Hons) – 2020 entry

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Bachelor's degree

In Guildford

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Guildford

  • Duration

    4 Years

Biochemistry is the study of the fundamental processes of life at the cellular level. It deals with fascinating subjects such as metabolism, molecular biology, neuroscience, pharmacology and sleep.

As a BSc or MSci Biochemistry student, you’ll gain extensive practical skills in our internationally-renowned, research-oriented environment that will prepare you to work at the forefront of developments in this exciting field.

This course will give you a sound and broad background in biochemistry, providing opportunities to familiarise yourself with contemporary biochemical methodology and sample some of its most intriguing applications.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Guildford (Surrey)
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GU2 7XH

Start date

On request

About this course

Surrey is one of the UK's leading universities for biological sciences with our courses ranked 8th in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2020.

The School of Biosciences and Medicine is home to a vibrant research community and an innovative teaching and learning environment, with students also having access to our multi-million pound Innovation for Health learning laboratories.

A Professional Training placement provides you with the opportunity to develop your professional, academic and personal potential, equipping you to be adaptable, resilient, globally minded, confident, entrepreneurial and digitally savvy in the workplace. These qualities are widely recognised by employers and many of our students are offered employment on graduation by their placement provider.

The Professional Training placement year gives our students an insight into their subject and career potential, and early access to professional experience. It can be invaluable in developing work-based skills and helping them secure a graduate career.

BSc (Hons): ABB-BBB.
Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry and a second science or Mathematics. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.
MSci (Hons): ABB-BBB.
Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry and a second science or Mathematics. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.
Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.

Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).

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23/11/2020
About the course: I made a lot of friends here.Enjoyed myself at most.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

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20/08/2018
What I would highlight: It was a good time in all and I enjoyed everything here , thanks for the same.
What could be improved: Everything was OK.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Pharmacology
  • Immunology
  • Teaching
  • Biology
  • Microbiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Genetics
  • Molecular Biology
  • Physiology
  • University
  • Neuroscience
  • Skills and Training

Course programme


BSC (HONS)

Year 1

Module
  • BIOCHEMISTRY - UNDERSTANDING THE CHEMISTRY OF LIFE
  • CELL BIOLOGY
  • EXPLORING BIOCHEMISTRY
  • MICROBIOLOGY: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE MICROBIAL WORLD
  • BIOCHEMISTRY - A CONCEPTUAL OVERVIEW
  • EVOLUTIONARY ORIGINS OF BIODIVERSITY
  • INTRODUCTION TO PRINCIPLES OF PHYSIOLOGY AND PRACTICAL SKILLS
  • MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS - GENES AND THEIR FUNCTION
  • PRACTICAL AND BIOMEDICAL BACTERIOLOGY
Optional modules for Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4
  • 1 from 2 listed optional modules
Year 2

Module
  • BIOCHEMISTRY - ENZYMES AND METABOLISM
  • CELLULAR MICROBIOLOGY AND VIROLOGY
  • INTEGRATION OF PHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS
  • MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS: FROM GENES TO BIOLOGICAL FUNCTION
  • NEUROSCIENCE, FROM NEURONES TO BEHAVIOUR
  • ANALYTICAL AND CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
  • INTRODUCTION TO IMMUNOLOGY
  • PATHOLOGY AND MEDICINE
  • PHARMACOLOGY: INTRODUCTION TO DRUG ACTION
Optional modules for Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
  • 1 from 2 listed optional modules
Year 3

Module
  • ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY - SELECTED TOPICS IN DRUG ACTION
  • ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES IN GENE EXPRESSION
  • BIOCHEMISTRY - RECEPTORS AND ENERGY METABOLISM
  • CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY AND IMMUNOHAEMATOLOGY
  • BIOLOGICAL RHYTHMS
  • CANCER - PATHOGENESIS AND THERAPEUTICS
  • HUMAN GENETICS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
  • MECHANISTIC TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOKINETICS
  • NEUROSCIENCE: FROM MOLECULES TO MIND
  • RESEARCH PROJECT
Optional modules for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
  • 5 from the 8 listed optional modules.
  • Students must take either BMS3092 or BMS3093 or both in addition to the compulsory modules.
MSCI (HONS)

Year 1

Module
  • BIOCHEMISTRY - UNDERSTANDING THE CHEMISTRY OF LIFE
  • CELL BIOLOGY
  • EXPLORING BIOCHEMISTRY
  • MICROBIOLOGY: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE MICROBIAL WORLD
  • BIOCHEMISTRY - A CONCEPTUAL OVERVIEW
  • EVOLUTIONARY ORIGINS OF BIODIVERSITY
  • INTRODUCTION TO PRINCIPLES OF PHYSIOLOGY AND PRACTICAL SKILLS
  • MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS - GENES AND THEIR FUNCTION
  • PRACTICAL AND BIOMEDICAL BACTERIOLOGY
Optional modules for Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4
  • 1 from 2 listed optional modules
Year 2

Module
  • BIOCHEMISTRY - ENZYMES AND METABOLISM
  • CELLULAR MICROBIOLOGY AND VIROLOGY
  • INTEGRATION OF PHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS
  • MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS: FROM GENES TO BIOLOGICAL FUNCTION
  • NEUROSCIENCE, FROM NEURONES TO BEHAVIOUR
  • ANALYTICAL AND CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
  • INTRODUCTION TO IMMUNOLOGY
  • PATHOLOGY AND MEDICINE
  • PHARMACOLOGY: INTRODUCTION TO DRUG ACTION
Optional modules for Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5

1 from 2 listed optional modules

Year 3

Module
  • ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY - SELECTED TOPICS IN DRUG ACTION
  • ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES IN GENE EXPRESSION
  • BIOCHEMISTRY - RECEPTORS AND ENERGY METABOLISM
  • CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY AND IMMUNOHAEMATOLOGY
  • BIOLOGICAL RHYTHMS
  • CANCER - PATHOGENESIS AND THERAPEUTICS
  • HUMAN GENETICS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
  • MECHANISTIC TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOKINETICS
  • NEUROSCIENCE: FROM MOLECULES TO MIND
  • RESEARCH PROJECT
Optional modules for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
  • 5 from the 8 listed optional modules.
  • Students must take either BMS3092 or BMS3093 or both in addition to the compulsory modules.
Year 4

Module
  • DEVELOPING AS A SCIENTIST: ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN BIOCHEMISTRY
  • DEVELOPING AS A SCIENTIST: EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATING SCIENCE IN MODERN SOCIETY
  • DRUG DISCOVERY FOR A NEW AGE
  • MOLECULAR MEDICINE
  • RESEARCH DISSERTATION
Assessment

Modules are assessed individually and credits are awarded for the successful completion of each one. Assessment takes place through a combination of examination and/or coursework, practical examinations and reports. Check individual module information to see full details at a module level.


Biochemistry BSc (Hons) or MSci (Hons) – 2020 entry

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