BSc (Hons) BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

Bachelor's degree

In London

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    3 Years

If you want to enjoy a practical study of one of the fastest-growing and most fascinating areas of human knowledge, then our Biochemistry course is for you.

You’ll be taught by - and also get the chance to assist - brilliant scientists who are involved in groundbreaking research and new discoveries.

Increasingly, biochemists and biotechnologists are playing a crucial role in genetic engineering and molecular bioengineering, as well as other areas of physiology and medicine.

For instance, antibiotics remain one of the UK's main exports and their production by fermenting micro-organisms in the pharmaceutical industry has revolutionised healthcare.

We want to give you a comprehensive understanding of the theory and application of biotechnology and biochemistry in areas of medicine and industry.

So you can be part of this invigorating exploration, studying subjects that are playing a key role in improving manufacturing processes, in fighting disease and improving our lives.

This course comes with the option of a year-long industry placement between years two and three. If you choose this option, you’ll spend your third year working in a hospital or research centre, adding valuable practical experience to your growing academic knowledge.

If you don't meet the entry requirements for a BSc degree, you have the option of taking an extended four-year version of this course. You’ll take a Bioscience foundation year which will prepare you for the BSc degree.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Docklands Campus, University Way, E16 2RD

Start date

On request

About this course

Your first year will be a general introductory to the subject, focusing on the three core areas of chemistry, cell biology and biochemistry.

In year two, you’ll study core modules such as Biotechnology and Molecular Genetics, at the end of which there could be the option of a year-long work placement in a laboratory away from the University. Taking this option could improve your chances of finding the right job after you graduate.

A large part of your final year will be taken up on an independent research project as well as looking at advances in biotechnology and biochemistry and the analysis of the human genome.

You’ll find working on your own project rewarding and enjoyable while it will also develop both your laboratory skills and your ability to collect and collate new data.

You’ll be gaining a broad and varied grounding in biotechnology and biochemistry during your time with us, which means you’ll find a range of career possibilities opening up to you after graduating.

You could go into laboratory-based work in a hospital or research institute, or work at an industrial or pharmaceutical lab.

You might find you’re well suited for a role as a research and development consultant, or use your knowledge to teach the next generation. If you follow this route, the University of East London is renowned for the quality of its postgraduate teacher-training courses.

Alternatively, you may wish to continue studying biotechnology or biochemistry at postgraduate level or study a related discipline such as nursing, physiotherapy, dentistry, medicine or pharmacy.

FROM
A LEVEL
Including passes at A2 in at least 2 subjects. Must include Grade B in A Level Biology or Chemistry
FROM
BTEC
Extended Diploma or Diploma in relevant subjects, or at least Merit in relevant subjects
FROM
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
Diploma with 25 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level, must include Biology and Chemistry at Higher Level
We would normally expect you to have Grade 4 / C in GCSE English and Maths and Double Science Grade 4 / C (See below for accepted equivalences)

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Course programme

WHAT YOU'LL STUDY AND WHEN

FOUNDATION YEAR (IF REQUIRED)

If you don’t meet the entry requirements for a bachelor’s degree, you can study this course as an ‘extended’ four-year programme. You’ll begin with a foundation year, which will prepare you for a successful transition to the degree course a year later.
  • Essential Skills for Higher Education (Mental Wealth) (Core)
  • Essential Maths & ICT (Core)
  • Career & Professional Skills (Mental Wealth) (Core)
  • Human Biology (Core)
  • Introduction to the Study of Cells (Core)
  • Chemistry of Life (Core)
YEAR 1
  • Professional Practice in Science (Mental Wealth) (Core)
  • Cell Biology (Core)
  • Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry (Core)
  • Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Core)
  • Fundamentals in Microbiology (Core)
  • Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (Core)
YEAR 2
  • Infection & Immunity (Core)
  • Molecular Biology & Genetics (Core)
  • Principles of Biotechnology (Core)
  • Research & Career Development - Mental Wealth (Core)
  • Cellular Biochemistry (Core)
  • Organic Mechanisms of Synthesis (Core)
OPTIONAL PLACEMENT YEAR

This course offers the opportunity of year-long placement between years two and three. If you choose to take this option, you’ll spend your third year on a placement with a relevant company or organisation, adding valuable practical experience to your growing academic knowledge.
This placement year means it will take an extra year to complete your degree. There are also opportunities to complete shorter placements alongside your studies.

YEAR 3
  • Applications of Biotechnology and Biochemistry
  • DNA Analysis and Bioinformatics
  • Protein Biochemistry and Proteomics
  • Biopharmaceuticals
Optional Modules
  • Extended Research Project
Or
  • Single Research Project
Plus one of these:
  • Natural Products and Discovery
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Clinical Biochemistry

BSc (Hons) BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

£ 9,250 VAT inc.