Biochemistry BSc Honours

In this degree you will gain a sound foundation in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology and analytical biochemical techniques.
The general principles of biochemistry and cell biology and human physiology are established at Credit Level 4. Your understanding of molecular biology and genetics, metabolism, protein chemistry and enzyme function and other aspects of cellular function are then developed at Credit Levels 5 and 6. A number of options are also offered, allowing you to pursue your own interests within biochemistry and its associated disciplines.
Your laboratory and research skills will be developed throughout your degree, culminating in your final-year project in which you will undertake original research of your own.
Learning and teaching opportunities are a mixture of face-to-face teaching (lectures, seminars, tutorials and practicals), independent work, laboratory work and online support activities.
The range of assessment methods includes exams, laboratory practicals, essays, blogs, posters and presentations.
Subjects of study
The following subjects are indicative of what you will study on this course. For more details on course structure and modules, and how you will be taught and assessed, see the full course document.
Year 1 (Credit Level 4)
Subjects of study include:
Application of Biological Sciences
Biochemistry
Biological Chemistry
Botany
Cell Biology
Fundamentals of Pharmacology
Human Physiology
Science: History, Philosophy and Practice
Year 2 (Credit Level 5)
Subjects of study include:
Bioinformatics
Contemporary Global Issues
Exploring the Microbial World
Infection and Immunity
Medical Genetics in Practice
Medical Physiology
Metabolic Biochemistry
Molecular and Cellular Therapeutics
Molecular Biology and Genetics
Physiological Networks
Research Methods
Systems Pharmacology
Urban Living and the Environment
Year 3 (Credit Level 6)
Subjects of study include:
Advanced Cell Biology
Advanced Molecular Biology
Advanced Pharmacology & Toxicology
Applied Biotechnology
Cancer Biology
Designing a Sustainable World
Global Ethics
Proteins and Enzymes
Research Project
Work Experience and Career Management Skills
Westminster electives
As part of your course you can take elective modules. Electives are an exciting opportunity to widen your experience at university and to gain skills and knowledge that will help make you more employable. Find out about Westminster electives.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
Course team
Stuart Thompson, Course Leader
Dr Paul Curley, Module Leader
Dr Ipsita Roy, Module Leader
Additional costs information
To check what your tuition fees cover and what you may need to pay for separately, see our What tuition fees cover page.
International Foundation course
We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London to provide Foundation courses for international students who do not meet our Bachelor’s degree entry requirements.