Biochemistry - BSc (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    3 Years

Encompassing the study of the molecular, cellular and physiological bases of life, biochemistry provides insights into many of the problems that have fascinated and perplexed biologists for generations.

This degree course has been designed to meet the growing need for qualified biochemists. We'll give you the practical skills you need to pursue a career in the field, including laboratory, research and analysis skills. You’ll also develop a solid understanding of applied biology and medicinal chemistry, and have the chance to put this knowledge to the test.

Teaching will take place in our state-of-the-art Science Centre, which is equipped with 280 workstations and a number of specialised laboratories, such as tissue culture research and microbiology. You’ll get the chance to gain hands-on experience in a lab setting under the guidance of expert researchers and academics.

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Location

Start date

London
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31 Jewry Street, EC3N 2EY

Start date

On request

About this course

This course will give you the practical skills you need to pursue a career in biochemistry, as well an excellent working knowledge of biological molecules, metabolic processes, and information transfer and processing in living systems. There is also an opportunity to take part in a 15-week work placement as part of the course.

Biochemistry graduates go on to careers in the areas of medical science, education, genetics, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and bioinformatics.

As a biochemistry graduate your acquired research and analytical skills, problem-solving and organisational skills allow for entry to many other possible careers utilising these transferable skills. These include accountancy, science journalism, marketing and teaching.

This course provides an entry point into graduate studies at MSc or PhD level, either studying at London Met or at other educational establishments or research institutes.

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:

a minimum of grade C in Biology and Chemistry at A level (or a minimum of 96 UCAS points, or an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science with MMM)
English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent ie Key Skills Level 3)

Professional accreditation
On graduation, you'll be eligible to apply for Graduate or Associate Membership of the Royal Society of Biology, depending on your degree classification

Accreditation of Prior Learning
Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Systems
  • Microbiology
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Cell
  • Laboratory
  • Chemistry

Course programme

Modular structure

The modules listed below are for the academic year 2020/21 and represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details (including, but not limited to, location and time) are subject to change over time.

Year 1 modules include:
  • Anatomy & Physiology (core, 30 credits)
  • Biochemistry (core, 15 credits)
  • Cell & Molecular Biology (core, 30 credits)
  • Chemistry (for Biosciences) (core, 15 credits)
  • Laboratory Science (core, 30 credits)
Year 2 modules include:
  • Bioanalytical Science for Biosciences (core, 30 credits)
  • Fundamentals of Medicinal Chemistry (core, 15 credits)
  • Human Immunity (core, 15 credits)
  • Metabolism (core, 15 credits)
  • Microbiology (core, 15 credits)
  • Molecular Biology (core, 15 credits)
  • Ethics for Science (option, 15 credits)
  • Parasitology (option, 15 credits)
  • Work Placement (option, 15 credits)
Year 3 Modules include:
  • Biochemical Pathology (core, 30 credits)
  • Bioinformatics & Molecular Modelling (core, 15 credits)
  • Clinical Biochemistry (core, 15 credits)
  • Genomics (core, 15 credits)
  • Project (core, 30 credits)
  • Applied Immunology (option, 15 credits)
  • Energy Metabolism & Endocrinology (option, 15 credits)
  • Virology (option, 15 credits)
Assessment

We assess your skills through essays, group reports, poster presentations, seminar presentations, data analysis and interpretation exercises, and we help you to produce and maintain a personal profile and curriculum vitae.

Additional information

UCAS code - C700

Biochemistry - BSc (Hons)

Price on request