B.Sc. Biochemistry (Hons)

All of our Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences degrees are divided into two phases:

• Phase 1 (Stage 1 and semester 1 of Stage 2)
• Phase 2 (semester 2 of Stage 2 and Stage 3)

Phase 1 provides a broad introduction to biomolecular sciences which is shared by all of our degrees. You can change between any of our degrees at the end of Phase 1 if you wish.

This flexible structure gives you the chance to try a broad range of topics, helping you to see where your interests in biomedical sciences lie before you specialise in Biochemistry in Phase 2.

Each Stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage.

Please be aware that programme modules do change and therefore may differ for your year of entry.

Compulsory modules

• BGM1002 Biochemistry
• CMB1004 Cell Biology
• BGM1004 Genetics
• CMB1005 Practical Skills in Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences 1
• CMB1003 Microbiology and Immunology
• PED1003 Pharmacology
• PSC1002 Physiology
• CMB1006 Practical Skills in Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences 2

Compulsory modules Semester 1

• CMB2002 Cell and Molecular Biosciences
• CMB2003 Molecular Medicine
• CMB2004 Cell and Molecular Biology of the Immune System
• CMB2005 Practical Skills in Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences 3

Semester 2

• BGM2056 DNA Replication, recombination and Repair
• BGM2062 Advanced Protein Analysis
• BGM2060 Proteins and Enzymes
• BGM2061 Protein Trafficking and Biological Membranes

Compulsory modules

• CMB3000 Project
  Or
  CMB3001 Experimental Design and the Process of Research
  Or
  CMB3002 Research Project for Exchange Students
• BGM3001 Biochemistry of Chronic Diseases
• BGM3009 Protein-DNA Interactions
• BGM3024 The Molecular Basis of Cancer
• BGM3037 Plant and Animal Biotechnology
• BGM3038 Structural and Molecular Biology in Biotechnology
• BGM3055 RNA, Genetic Disease, and Development
• BGM3057 Integrated Biochemistry

Optional modules

You choose one module from the following list:

• BGM3046 Research in Biochemistry and Genetics
• BMS3003 Business for the Bioscientist
• BMS3015 Healthcare Organisation and Practice
• BMS3016 Science Communication
• BMS3022 Bioethics