Biochemistry and Microbiology

University of Sheffield
4.5
4 reviews
  • It was a little hard to communicate with the English students because these seem not to have much of interest in the foreign student but with the time there was improvement. I had an incredible amazing experience and I would love to come back here.
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  • You should be prepared to handle few problems to understand the local people in the beginning but after a couple of weeks you will be fine.
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  • Opening a bank account is little difficult here so you can try 19 economics department it is on the walk but also to open all night.
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Bachelor's degree

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Sheffield

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

In this dual honours degree you will study biochemistry and microbiology in an integrated way to a high level, while gaining a broad grounding in the other molecular biosciences.

In the first year, you'll take a broad-based programme that covers a range of areas in the molecular biosciences. At the end of the first year, before you specialise in years two and three, you're free to transfer between any of the courses in the department. You're not tied to the degree you originally registered for.

In the second year, you'll study your chosen subjects in more depth and develop your practical skills. In the third year there is a practical project. This could involve laboratory research, computing, clinical diagnostics, science communication, or school teaching, depending on your career aspirations.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Sheffield (South Yorkshire)
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Western Bank, S10 2TN

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

You can graduate after three years with a BSc degree, or you can choose the optional fourth year, which leads to an MBiolSci qualification. The four-year MBiolSci has Advanced Accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology, has more focus on laboratory skills, and includes an extensive research project, which can be based in a university or industrial lab. You can transfer in either direction between the three and four-year course during years one to three.

This course is one of a range of courses in the molecular biosciences offered by the Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.

Many of our graduates are employed in pharmaceuticals and health care, 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 management and commerce. Many choose further study and go on to do research for organisations all over the world.

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Reviews

4.5
excellent
  • It was a little hard to communicate with the English students because these seem not to have much of interest in the foreign student but with the time there was improvement. I had an incredible amazing experience and I would love to come back here.
    ← | →
  • You should be prepared to handle few problems to understand the local people in the beginning but after a couple of weeks you will be fine.
    ← | →
  • Opening a bank account is little difficult here so you can try 19 economics department it is on the walk but also to open all night.
    ← | →
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4.8
excellent

Course rating

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Centre rating

R_WESTERMEIER

4.0
21/11/2020
About the course: It was a little hard to communicate with the English students because these seem not to have much of interest in the foreign student but with the time there was improvement. I had an incredible amazing experience and I would love to come back here.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

TONA1998

4.0
20/11/2020
About the course: You should be prepared to handle few problems to understand the local people in the beginning but after a couple of weeks you will be fine.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

SILVIA

5.0
20/11/2020
About the course: Opening a bank account is little difficult here so you can try 19 economics department it is on the walk but also to open all night.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Virginia Chan

5.0
31/08/2018
What I would highlight: Its a good place, I learned a lot and would recommend the same to all. Thanks a lot!
What could be improved: I can't say nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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This centre's achievements

2018

All courses are up to date

The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 14 years

Subjects

  • Biology
  • Microbiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Project
  • Genetics
  • Molecular Biology
  • Biostructures
  • Energetics
  • Synthesis
  • Chromosomes
  • Genomes

Course programme

Modules - what you study and when

The modules listed below are examples from the last academic year. There may be some changes before you start your course.

First year

Core modules:

  • Practical Molecular Bioscience 1
    • Biochemistry
      • Genetics
        • Microbiology
          • Molecular Biology
          Second year

          Core modules:

          • Practical Molecular Bioscience 2
            • Biochemistry 2
              • Biostructures, Energetics and Synthesis
                • Genes, Genomes and Chromosomes
                  • Microbiology 2
                  Third year

                  Core modules:

                  • Project
                    • Literature Review

                    Optional modules:

                    • Assembly of Supramolecular Structures
                      • Bacterial Pathogenicity
                        • Biochemical Basis of Human Disease
                          • Biochemical Signalling
                            • Biochemistry Data Handling
                              • Cells as Factories
                                • Dynamic Proteins
                                  • Genomic Science
                                    • Membrane Protein Structure and Function
                                      • Microbial Structure and Dynamics: Genes and Populations
                                        • Microbiology Data Handling
                                          • Molecular Immunology
                                            • Molecular Systems Biology and Synthetic Biology
                                              • Physical Methods for Studying Biological Structures
                                                • The Microbiology of Extreme Environments
                                                  • The Organisation of Bacterial Cells
                                                    • The RNA World

                                                    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.

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