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Apply NowKey Facts
C709-
UCAS Tariff
128 - 120
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Course duration
4 years
Further details on entry requirements
Apply NowIf you wish to study Biochemistry then this exciting four year course will be for you. It allows students to integrate three years of undergraduate study in Biochemistry with a further year of postgraduate level study, leading to the qualification of MBiol (Biochemistry). The course is ideal if you aspire to a career as a research scientist in Biochemistry or just wish to take your Biochemistry knowledge to a higher level.
- Integrated four year course leading to a postgraduate qualification
- Ideal for students who wish to develop to higher academic levels
- Individual research project that is a major component of the final year
- Course allows students to access four years of student finance.
Course Overview
Modules September start - 2023
Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Microbial Diversity | BR12110 | 10 |
Study and Communication Skills | BR12410 | 10 |
The Green Planet | BR13610 | 10 |
Biological chemistry | BR17320 | 20 |
Cell Biology | BR17520 | 20 |
Comparative Animal Physiology | BR16720 | 20 |
Genetics, Evolution and Diversity | BR17120 | 20 |
Microbial and Plant Diversity | BR19920 | 20 |
Biochemistry and the Cellular Basis of Life | BR15320 | 20 |
Evolution and the Diversity of Life | BR14310 | 10 |
Exploring Genetics | BR14410 | 10 |
Metabolism | BR12010 | 10 |
Molecular Biochemistry | BR13720 | 20 |
Molecular Laboratory Skills | BR12210 | 10 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Research Methods | BR27520 | 20 |
Applied Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics | BR20620 | 20 |
Cell and Cancer Biology | BR25920 | 20 |
Practical Skills for Biochemists | BR22920 | 20 |
Proteins and Enzymes | BR26620 | 20 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Chromosome Dynamics | BR21820 | 20 |
Evolution and Molecular Systematics | BR21720 | 20 |
Immunology | BR22220 | 20 |
One Health Microbiology | BR26520 | 20 |
Practical and Professional Skills in Microbiology | BR24720 | 20 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Biotechnology | BR35520 | 20 |
Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics | BR37120 | 20 |
Molecular Pharmacology | BR36120 | 20 |
Research Project | BR36440 | 40 |
Options
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Microbial Pathogenesis | BR33720 | 20 |
Molecular Biology of Development | BR36020 | 20 |
Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
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Field and Laboratory Techniques | BRM4820 | 20 |
Frontiers in the Biosciences | BRM4920 | 20 |
MBiol Research Project | BRM2860 | 60 |
Research Methods in the Biosciences | BRM6420 | 20 |
* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh
Careers
Teaching & Learning
Typical Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff 128 - 120
A Levels ABB-BBB with B in Chemistry and B in Biology or Human Biology
GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh, Mathematics and a Science subject
BTEC National Diploma:
BTEC not accepted for this scheme
International Baccalaureate:
32-30 points overall with 6 points in Chemistry and 6 points in Biology at Higher Level
European Baccalaureate:
75% overall with 7 in a relevant science
English Language Requirements:
See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.
Country Specific Entry Requirements:
International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.
The University welcomes undergraduate applications from students studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma or T-level qualifications, provided that relevant subject content and learning outcomes are met. We are not able to accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas or T-levels as a general qualification for every undergraduate degree course.
Our inclusive admissions policy values breadth as well as depth of study. Applicants are selected on their own individual merits and offers can vary. If you would like to check the eligibility of your qualifications before submitting an application, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for advice and guidance.