Chemistry with Biochemistry MChem

Home Undergraduate Chemistry Chemistry with Biochemistry MChemChemistry with Biochemistry MChem How to apply »UCAS codeF1CRQualificationMChemDurationUp to 5 yearsStudy locationEdinburghDelivery typeFull-timeOverviewProgramme contentEmployabilityEntry requirementsFees & scholarshipsOverviewChemistry is at the heart of biology and this degree is attractive to students who want to combine their favourite subjects of Chemistry and Biology and, hence, understand the chemistry underlying the animal and plant kingdoms. Animals and plants are composed of biological cells, which are complex entities whose functions and communications are controlled by messenger molecules. Graduates are full chemistry students who have a specialism in biochemistry, cell biology and biological chemistry at an advanced level. The opportunity to transfer to Chemistry with Pharmaceutical Chemistry is available up to the beginning of Year 3.AccreditationAccredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).  Show key dataProgramme contentYear 1 Fundamentals of Chemistry, with Mathematics and Biology courses. Lab work plays a key role in the curriculum. Learning and teaching Scheduled learning:32% Independent study:68% Placement:0% Assessment Written:56% Practical:6% Coursework:38% Year 2 Core Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, with Cell Biology and Metabolism courses Learning and teaching Scheduled learning:34% Independent study:66% Placement:0% Assessment Written:65% Practical:19% Coursework:16% Year 3 Core Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry along with Molecular and Cell Biology Learning and teaching Scheduled learning:38% Independent study:62% Placement:0% Assessment Written:64% Practical:23% Coursework:13% Year 4 Advanced Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry, together with special topics. BSc students also undertake a 16-week research...