Biochemistry BSc(Hons) single honours

Bachelor's degree

In Surrey

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Surrey

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Year 1 provides you with a firm foundation in the biological and chemical principles on which life is based. You will gain a comprehensive overview of biochemistry, from the atomic level to that of the whole body. Subject areas include the fundamentals of chemistry, cells and tissues, genetics and molecular biology. A scientific and practical skills module will also introduce you to important laboratory techniques and the necessary mathematics, statistics and IT required by biochemists.

Year 2 introduces some of the more specialised aspects of biochemistry. You will gain a detailed knowledge of protein function, structure and analysis; the major metabolic pathways; organisation and physiology of cells including cell signalling; genes and their expression; pharmacological principles; and the application of research methods. You will also explore a range of bioanalytical techniques employed in the pharmaceutical industry.

Year 3 has specialist modules in Current Concepts in Biomolecular Science and Molecular Genetics & Bioinformatics, with a choice between Advanced Analytical Science and Clinical Chemistry & Haematology. You will undertake an independent research project providing an opportunity to research a topic of your choice within your specialism as either a laboratory, data project or a systematic review.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Surrey
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Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7LB

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

The course is designed to give you a thorough understanding of chemistry and its application to biology.
It aims to provide practical experience and develop your critical thinking.
Optional modules at Level 6 enable you to tailor your degree to your interests and career goals.
You can gain a career head start by doing a year's industrial placement.
It provides the possibility of admission to fast-track medicine or dentistry courses.
Our teaching has been rated as 'excellent' by teaching quality inspectors.
Supportive staff help encourage you to reach your full potential.

You will have the opportunity to study a foreign language, free of charge, during your time at the University on a not-for-credit basis as part of the Kingston Language Scheme. Options currently include: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

A-level: min 104 points. Two science subjects required with minimum grade C required in Chemistry and/or Biology A2. Science also includes Physics, Geography, Geology, Psychology and Mathematics. General Studies not accepted.
BTEC Extended Diploma: minimum 112 (grades DDM) points in appropriate science subjects.
GCSE: Candidates are normally required to hold five GCSE subjects grades A-C (or comparable numeric score under the newly reformed GCSE grading) including Mathematics and English Language

This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for 2019 entry. Kingston University graduates from this programme will receive one year's free associate membership of the Royal Society of Biology.

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Subjects

  • Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Genetics
  • Molecular Biology
  • Physiology
  • Bioinformatics
  • Genes
  • Cells and Tissues
  • Biochemical
  • Human Physiology

Course programme

Module listing

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.

Year 1
  • Genes, Cells and Tissues
  • The Biochemical Foundations of Life
  • Human Physiology
  • Scientific and Laboratory Skills
Year 2
  • Proteins and Metabolism
  • Molecular Biology of the Cell
  • Principles of Pharmacology with Research Methods
  • Analytical Science
Optional sandwich yearYear 3/4
  • Current Concepts in Biomolecular Science
  • Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics
  • Project (Bioscience)
  • Advanced Analytical Science OR Chemotherapy of Infectious Disease and Neoplastic Disease

Additional information

International Fee -:

Year 1 (2019/20): £14,200
Year 2 (2020/21): £14,600 
Year 3 (2021/22): £15,000

Biochemistry BSc(Hons) single honours

£ 9,250 VAT inc.