MSci Biochemistry with a Year Abroad

The degree is a four-year programme that consists of an in-depth introduction to fundamental biochemical science in the first year, followed by a flexible second year that allows you to tailor your course to chemistry, biology or a balance of both.

You’ll spend the third year abroad at a university of your choice and, in the fourth and final year, you will select from a range of advanced level taught modules and undertake an advanced project. You will become directly involved in an active research group, investigating a topic at the forefront of modern biochemistry.

The first year is designed to give you a grounding in fundamental biochemistry, incorporating compulsory modules such as: Fundamentals of Molecular Biology and Genetics; Fundamentals of Cell Biology and Biochemistry; Chemistry of Carbon-Based Compounds; Bonding, Structure and Periodicity; Practical and Quantitative Skills in Chemistry; and Physical and Analytical Methods in the Biomolecular Sciences.

Your second year will build upon the skills gained in year one with further compulsory modules (Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biophysical Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry), while allowing you to begin focusing your attention on biology, chemistry or both through options including: Cell Biology, Genetics, Organic Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry.

The third year is your chance to study at a completely different institution in a completely different country. We have links with a wide range of universities in Australasia, Europe and North America that can host you for an entire year, where you’ll be exposed to a different culture and a different academic environment.

For many students, the Year Abroad is one of the most exciting and fulfilling experiences they take away from university.

The final year is based around an in-depth, advanced research project that will allow you to get to grips with a genuine problem at the cutting edge of biochemistry. You’ll get involved in a working research group and contribute to their ongoing work – there’s a wealth of really exciting research taking place at UEA that could form the basis of your project.

Alongside the research project, you will also take three optional advanced modules across chemistry and biology, from a range including: Medicinal chemistry, organic chemistry, biological chemistry, microbiology, biotechnology and molecular medicine.