MBiochem Master of Biochemistry (4 years)

University of Southampton

Master

In Southampton

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Southampton

  • Start date

    September

Introducing your course
This flexible course system offers a broad variety of options, with a year out in employment for those who want to gain experience in an industrial setting.
You will gain key laboratory skills throughout your degree and in your final year, you will get the opportunity to work alongside one of our leading research groups completing an individual research project in an area of your choice, including molecular and cellular biology, neuroscience, structural biology, or plant biochemistry.
Our MBiochem degree is the perfect stepping stone to a PhD or to progress into a variety of careers in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, forensic science, or teaching.

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Location

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Southampton (Hampshire)
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University Road, SO17 1BJ

Start date

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Subjects

  • Credit
  • Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Project
  • Bioscience

Course programme

Year 1

Compulsory

BIOL1006Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Cell Biology and Genetics

BIOL1007Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Macromolecules of Life

BIOL1011Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Systems Physiology

BIOL1020Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Core Skills in the Life Sciences

CHEM1039Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Biological Chemistry

BIOL1013Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Integrative Mammalian Physiology

BIOL1021Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Behaviour of Biomolecules

Year 2

In addition to the compulsory modules, you will take four optional modules from the choices below, including two free electives from any discipline.

Compulsory

BIOL2010Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Flow of Genetic Information

BIOL2012Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Exploring Proteins: Structure and Function

Optional

BIOL2016Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Pharmacology A

BIOL2014Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Neuroscience

BIOL2002Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Cell Biology

BIOL2043Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Biotechnology and the Living Cell

Year 3

In addition to the modules listed below, in Year 3 you will also take one of the following compulsory combinations:

  • In-depth research project(BIOL3034, 15 ECTS) or
  • Bioscience Business (BIOL3058, 15 ECTS) or
  • Bioscience Education(BIOL3059, 15 ECTS) or

A combination of two 7.5 ECTS modules, taken from Literature research project(BIOL3031/32),Bioscience Communication(BIOL3060/BIOL3066)

In addition to optional modules you may choose a free elective from any other discipline.

Compulsory

BIOL3014Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Molecular Cell Biology

Optional

BIOL3012Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Cell Membranes

BIOL3015Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Regulation of Gene Expression

BIOL3021Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

BIOL3027Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Selective Toxicity

BIOL3052Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Biomedical Technology

BIOL3063Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Bioinformatics and Systems Biology

BIOL3064Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Cancer Chromosome Biology

BIOL3068Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Fluxes, Cycles and Microbial Communities

BIOL3069Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 30

In-Silico Research Project

Year 4

Compulsory

BIOL6011Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Advanced Library Project 1

BIOL6013Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 60

Advanced Research Project

BIOL6053Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Current Research

Optional

Two further modules are chosen from the following:

BIOL6021Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Current Topics in Cell Biology

BIOL6022Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Molecular Pharmacology

BIOL6023Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Cellular Signalling in Health and Disease

BIOL6024Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Selective Toxicity

BIOL6025Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Cellular and Genetic Aspects of Animal Development

BIOL6027Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Regulation of Gene Expression

BIOL6030Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Molecular Cell Biology

BIOL6031Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Cell Membranes

BIOL3032Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Literature-based Research Project

BIOL6033Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

The Molecular and Structural Basis of Disease

BIOL6034Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Systems Neuroscience

BIOL6035Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

BIOL6036Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Neuropharmacology of CNS Disorders

BIOL6037Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

The Pathophysiology of the Lung

BIOL6038Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Immunology

BIOL6039Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Cellular and Molecular Pathology

BIOL6040Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Maternal, Fetal and Neonatal Physiology

BIOL6041Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Biomedical Technology

BIOL6042Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Nutrition in Health and Disease: Part 1

BIOL6043Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Nutrition in Health and Disease: Part 2

BIOL6045Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Neurodegenerative Disease

BIOL6047Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Biofilms and Microbial Communities

BIOL6071Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Cancer Chromosome Biology

BIOL6073Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 7.5

Critical Thinking in Biological Research

BIOL6074Credit[?]

Credits are based on the Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS).

: 15

Bioinformatics and Systems Biology

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Study Locations: , Biological Sciences Building, Highfield Campus

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