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Compulsory modules
Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Fundamentals of Evolution
Genetics and Disease
Medical Microbiology
Molecules and Cells
Principles of Biological Chemistry
Cell Metabolism
Proteins and Enzymes
Research Methods
Biochemical Basis of Disease
Final Year Research Project (double module)

Optional modules
Antimicrobial, Antineoplastic and Neuropharmacology
Applied Molecular Medicine
Clinical Genetics and Cytogenomics
Clinical Immunology and Haematology
Current Perspectives in Bioscience
Data Science in Health and Well-being
Digital and Mobile Health
Ecotoxicology
Evolving Brains and Behaviour
Fundamentals of Genes and Cancer
Professional Issues in Drug Development and Clinical Trials
Biochemical Skills: Practical Methods
Bioinformatics Basis for Systems Biology
Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics: Practical Methods
Chromosomal and Genomic Basis of Disease
Computational Statistics for Biologists
Essential Skills for Biological Sciences
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Innovations in biology
Introduction to Programming
Neuroscience, Endocrine and Gastrointestinal Pharmacology
Respiratory, Renal and Cardiovascular Pharmacology
Molecular Biology
Principles of Biological Research
Whole Organism Biology

Course detail & modules
Our BSc (Hons) Biochemistry course provides an excellent foundation in a discipline that is at the centre of almost all biological sciences.

You will learn about the important biological and chemical processes that underpin life from subjects such as biochemistry, microbiology, cell biology and molecular biology.

You will also gain insight into key essential processes and pathways within the cell, like gene regulation, enzyme activity, metabolism and more.

Throughout the course, you will benefit from:

being part of a learning community that conducts cutting edge research into areas such as cancer, genomics, microbiology, food safety, ageing and memory, and translation medicine
access to brand-new facilities that include equipment used in modern pharmaceutical, nutritional and clinical laboratories
option of a placement year to develop your employability and career prospects
final year research project - allows you to focus your studies on your specific interests and career goals.

A wide array of optional modules allows you to shape your studies to match your own interests and career ambitions.

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it