Biochemistry BSc (Hons)

Course content What will you study?

Here is an overview of current modules available on this course. Regular updates may mean that exact module titles may differ.

Year 1 Mandatory

• Introduction to Biological Chemistry and Genetics
• Cell Biology
• Introduction to Human Anatomyand Physiology

Optional

• Introduction to Human Biology & Disease
• Introduction to Nutrition in Humans
• Comparative Animal Physiology
• Introduction to Ecology

Year 2 Mandatory

• Molecularand Cellular Biology
• Protein Structure & Function
• Immunology
• Projectand Career Development

Optional

• Human Genetics
• Medical Forensic Science
• Human Systems Physiology
• Comparative Digestive Anatomyand Physiology
• Microbiology
• Plant Biology
• Work Experience

Year 3 Mandatory

• Metabolic Biochemistry
• Clinical Biochemistry
• The Biochemistry of Cancer
• Independent Study

Optional

• Genomics and Bioinformatics
• Mammalian Reproduction
• Plant Developmentand Physiology
• Pharmacology
• Extension Module
• Research Methods and Research Project
• Work Experience

In your first year you will study a wide range of subjects which will enable you to develop a comprehensive appreciation of biochemistry. In Years 2 and 3 the subjects you take become more specialised and the modular scheme enables you to tailor your course to the areas of biochemistry that you find most interesting. The modules reflect the diversity of the subject and explore such areas as molecular genetics, protein structure and function, immunology, microbiology and the molecular biology of cancer. The range of subjects will allow you to choose a wide variety of career pathways after your degree.

In your final year you will also have the opportunity of undertaking your own research project on a topic that interests you as part of your Independent Study or Biosciences Research Project. Past topics relating to Biochemistry have included association of matrix metalloproteinase genes with asthma, studying cellular interactions of oncoproteins, improving the efficacy of standard chemotherapies to treat cancer and mutagenesis of protein disulphide isomerase.

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