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**Why choose this course**
-Explore the fundamental processes of life at a cellular level, from simple existence to the coordination of billions of living cells, finding the answers to everyday questions like ‘Why do we feel ill after getting a Covid jab?’
-Delve into advanced technologies in gene expression, immunology, human genetics, mechanistic toxicology and pharmacokinetics, neuroscience, pharmacology, systems biology and more.
-Play a crucial role in the development of new treatments for a range of diseases, including cancer, studying the chemical and physical p...
**Why choose this course**<br/>-Explore the fundamental processes of life at a cellular level, from simple existence to the coordination of billions of living cells, finding the answers to everyday questions like ‘Why do we feel ill after getting a Covid jab?’ <br/>-Delve into advanced technologies in gene expression, immunology, human genetics, mechanistic toxicology and pharmacokinetics, neuroscience, pharmacology, systems biology and more. <br/>-Play a crucial role in the development of new treatments for a range of diseases, including cancer, studying the chemical and physical principles of living things and biological processes. <br/>-Learn from research-active biochemists who have expertise in ageing, genetic engineering, immunology, pharmacology, plasticity, sleep, toxicology and more. <br/>-Complete an integrated masters and a laboratory-based dissertation, exploring topics like antibody class switching in B cells and neurodegenerative diseases, in preparation for a technical research career in industry or academia. <br/>-Study among highly satisfied students, as we have 96% overall satisfaction for biochemistry in the National Student Survey 2022.<br/><br/>**What you will study**<br/>Biochemistry is at the heart of life and the explanation of all life processes. Both health and disease and ageing and development are complex biochemical processes. By understanding more about these, we can generate more effective ways to help humanity. <br/><br/>During your first two years, you’ll develop a broad understanding of biochemistry, its methodology and some of its most intriguing applications. You’ll get to choose optional modules in bacteriology, biodiversity, neuroscience and virology. <br/><br/>In your third year, you’ll select five optional modules, exploring topics such as genetics, immunology, pharmacology, systems biology and toxicology. You’ll also complete a research project, bringing together all the practical, analytical and presentation skills you’ve developed. Previous students have had their work published in top-tier journals, including the European Journal of Neuroscience, the Journal of Virology and Sleep.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Stag Hill
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C702
Institution Code
S85
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,B,B,B A,B,B,B,B Overall: AABBB-ABBBB Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry and another science or mathematics subject. GCSE or Equivalent: Scottish National 5: English Language - C Scottish National 5: Maths - C Applicants must have achieved the Scottish national grades at the time of making their application. Access to HE DiplomaOverall: QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit - 27 at Distinction and 18 at Merit. Required subjects: 15 credits in Biology or Chemistry and 15 credits in another science subject. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme33 32 Overall: 33-32 Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry HL5/SL6 and a second science or mathematics subject HL5/SL6. GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4. Applicants must have achieved these grades at the time of making their application. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD DDM Overall: DDD-DDM in Applied Science. (please contact us if you are taking a different BTEC). GCSE/National 4/National 5English and Mathematics grade C (4) (or equivalent). Applicants must have achieved these GCSE grades at the time of making their application. Scottish Advanced HigherA,B,B B,B,B Overall: ABB-BBB Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry and a second science or mathematics subject. GCSE or Equivalent: Scottish National 5: English Language - C Scottish National 5: Maths - C Applicants must have achieved the Scottish national grades at the time of making their application. Extended ProjectA Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer for this programme, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects. Applicants can only receive one grade reduction from the published grades, an EPQ grade reduction can’t be applied in addition to other grade reductions made through other schemes such as Contextual Admissions or In2Surrey. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Overall: Pass overall with ABB-BBB from the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-levels. Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. Required subjects: A-level Biology and an A-level in another science or mathematics subject. A levelA,B,B B,B,B Overall: ABB-BBB We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers. Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry and a second science or mathematics subject. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass. T Level |
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