Biochemistry bsc (hons), msci (hons)

Structure

You can complete your Biochemistry degree in three, four or five years. If you are a BSc student and choose to do a year in industry or study abroad, this will take place in Year 3, and the Year 3 modules will instead be studied in Year 4. If you are an MSci student and choose to study abroad, this will take place in Year 4, and the Year 4 modules will be studied in Year 5.

• Year 1
• Year 2
• Year 3
• Year 4

Year 1

• Basic Biochemistry
• Cell Biology
• Essential Skills for Biochemists
• Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry I
• Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry II
• Molecular Genetics
• Physiology
• Practical Biochemistry
• Practical Molecular and Cellular Biology

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Year 2 Compulsory

• Biochemistry Communication
• Genes and Bioinformatics
• Membrane and Cellular Biochemistry
• Metabolic Pathways
• Techniques for Biological and Chemical Sciences

• Cell Biology and Developmental Genetics
• Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
• Comparative and Integrative Physiology
• Microbial Physiology and Growth
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry I
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry II
• Structure and Reactivity in Organic Chemistry I
• Structure and Reactivity in Organic Chemistry II
• Transmission Genetics

• Engaging the Public in Science
• Grand Challenges in the Natural Sciences
• Health and Well-being
• Introduction to Scientific Programming
• Philosophy and Business of Science

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Year 3 Compulsory

• Biochemistry Communication
• Enzyme Catalysis
• Membrane Proteins
• Molecular Basis of Disease
• Protein structure, folding and assemblies

• Biological Sciences Research Project
• Project Skills in the Life Sciences

• Endocrine Physiology and Biochemistry
• Functional Genomics and Epigenetics
• Neuroscience: from molecules to behaviour
• Organic Synthesis

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Year 4 MSci students only

• Advanced Biochemical Research methods
• Biochemical MSci Research Project

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Study options

Apply for this degree with any of the following options. Take care to use the correct UCAS code - it may not be possible to change your selection later.

Year in industry

Want to pick up some solid work experience while practising your skills in a real-world laboratory? Apply for our Biochemistry BSc with a Year in Industry/Research. Some of our students have been awarded highly prestigious work placements with UK and international pharmaceutical companies. During your second year you will identify and apply for a placement opportunity, with one on one support provided by your adviser. If successful, you'll spend your third year working in the pharmaceutical industry or carrying out an extended research project.

Please note that placements are highly competitive and awarded based on your application, academic track record and performance at interview. Should you not succeed in securing a placement, you'll transfer onto our BSc programme and complete your third year at Queen Mary.

MSci

Apply for our Biochemistry MSci to spend an extra year undertaking an extended research project and studying advanced modules. Consider this option if you’re interested in a career in academic or industrial research.

Year abroad

Go global and study abroad as part of your degree - apply for our Biochemistry BSc or MSci with a Year Abroad. Queen Mary has links with universities in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia (partnerships vary for each degree programme).

Find out more about study abroad opportunities at Queen Mary and what the progression requirements are.

You can do either a year in industry or a year abroad - you cannot combine these options.