Biochemistry MSci

Master

In Brighton

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Brighton

  • Duration

    4 Years

In the School of Life Sciences at Sussex, you'll learn from some of the world’s leading biochemists.
This means you can choose from a range of modules – based on the latest research – in topics such as molecular biology and drug discovery. You’ll understand the theory, practise your skills in laboratory sessions and get ready for your own research project.
Your integrated Masters year helps you develop advanced research skills while working with a departmental research group.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Brighton (East Sussex)
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Sussex House, BN1 9RH

Start date

On request

About this course

Recent Life Sciences graduates have taken up a range of roles, including:
analytical scientist, Bioventics
clinical trials intern, Medpace
medical laboratory assistant, NHS.

You must have GCSE (or equivalent) English, Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade B in each (or grade 5 in the new grading scale).

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Subjects

  • Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Genetics
  • Molecular Biology
  • Physiology
  • Human Physiology
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Biological Chemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Pharmacology

Course programme

Year 1 at sussex

Autumn teaching
  • Academic Skills in Life Sciences
  • Human Physiology
  • Introduction to Organic Chemistry
  • Molecular Biology
Spring teaching
  • Biological Chemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Introduction to Metabolism and Pharmacology
  • Research Methods in Biochemistry
Year 2 at sussex

Autumn teaching
  • Cell Regulation and Cancer
  • Genetics and Genomics
  • Principles of Neuroscience
  • Structural Basis of Biological Function
Spring teaching
  • Applications of Organic and Bioinorganic Chemistry
  • Clinical Biochemistry
  • Combating Disease
  • Experimental Biochemistry
Student abroad or Placement

Study abroad (optional)

Apply to study abroad – you’ll develop an international perspective and gain an edge when it comes to your career.

Industrial placement year (optional)

You can apply to spend your third year in an industrial laboratory (typically a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company) or a research institute before returning to Sussex for your final year.

Recent students have gone on placements at:

  • Oroboros Instruments
  • GSK (GlaxoSmithKline)
  • Pfizer.
Year 3 at sussex

OptionsAutumn teaching
  • Cell Signalling and its Applications in Therapeutics and Disease
  • Immunology in Health and Disease
  • Life Sciences Year 3 Research Project (Experimental)
  • Life Sciences Year 3 Research Project (Literature)
  • Molecular Genetics
  • Neuronal Transduction and Transmission
  • Regulating the Transcriptome
Spring teaching
  • Bio-organic Chemistry
  • Genome Stability, Genetic Diseases and Cancer
  • Genomics and Bioinformatics
  • Innovation in Bioscience and Medicine
  • Molecular Pharmacology
  • Neuronal Plasticity and Gene Regulation
  • Post Transcriptional Control of Gene Expression
  • Protein Form and Function
Year 4 at sussex

Autumn teaching
  • Advanced Methods in Molecular Research
  • Life Sciences Master of Science Research Proposal
Spring teaching
  • Life Sciences MSci research project
Options

Autumn teaching
  • Cell Signalling and its Applications in Therapeutics and Disease
  • Fundamentals of Cancer Cell Biology
  • Immunology in Health and Disease
  • Molecular Genetics
  • Neuronal Transduction and Transmission
  • Regulating the Transcriptome

Additional information

International students Fee :  £20,750 per year

Biochemistry MSci

£ 9,250 VAT inc.