Program Overview

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Introduction:

Research. Next-level understanding. Advancing your studies to Master's level. To be the best of the best you need them all.

We’ll bring together biology and chemistry in this course and we’ll support you as you discover disease prevention, diagnosis and treatments and how you can turn these into solutions for global challenges. And through studying the processes in living organisms you’ll be advancing your understanding of the underlying data with bioinformatics and how to communicate your finding.

With the support of our staff and an extra year of study, you’ll have everything needed to prepare you for a career in research or the wider scientific sector.

You might also be interested in BSc (Hons) Biochemistry.

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Why study MBiol (Hons) Biochemistry at NTU?

Get industry experience

Through group work and the Practical Techniques for Biology and Professional Skills in Biochemistry modules, you’ll develop problem-solving skills by testing and learning. These are valuable skills for any graduate to have and we make sure you get this experience right from the start of your course.  We’ve also embedded employability skills in the course, so you are not only learning theory and skills, but you know where to find your dream job and how to apply for it.

Alongside your course our Biochemistry Cafe programme runs throughout the year. You’ll get to take part in biochemistry-focused employability workshops and job fairs – another chance to boost your skills before graduation.

Research-informed teaching

Our research is tackling real-world issues – and the people working on this research will be teaching you. This means you can be sure that what you are learning is at the cutting edge of new biological discoveries. For example, Dr Christos Polytarchou and Dr Ben Dickins have used their expertise to uncover microRNA as a non-invasive tool for the diagnosis of colonic adenomas and colorectal cancer.

During your final year research project, you’ll get to work closely with a research-active member of staff. Your project will focus on a specific area within their research, so you’ll be working on real-world problems and gaining valuable experience at the same time.

Community and support

With support from your lecturers, personal tutors and technical staff, you can be sure we'll be here for you during your studies. Alongside your lectures and lab classes, you’ll also have tutorial sessions. These are a chance to regularly meet in small groups with your personal tutor and members of your course to discuss the topics you are studying.

Got any feedback on your course? You’ll have lots of opportunities to discuss your course, for example in your tutorial sessions, with your course leader and course reps and you even have the chance to feedback on every module you study with an end of module survey.  We love to hear your feedback and how we can make improvements.  Following your feedback, we have recently added Professional Skills modules which are specific to the area of biosciences you are studying. We’ve also increased our support for your coursework assignments too, through drop-in sessions accessible when you need them most.

There’s support from your peers too. Our mentoring schemes give you support from other students on your course. Whether you need help with your studies or university life in general, they’ve been there and can give you a students’ perspective. Find out more about the support you’ll receive at NTU.

An MBiol qualification gives you an extra year to develop and expand your biochemistry knowledge up to the Master's level. You’ll study Master's level modules in your final year and spend time building your research experience by working on your extended year-long project alongside our bioscience researchers. It’s ideal preparation if you’d like to continue with your studies with a PhD.

While you are at NTU you’ll create a skills portfolio. This is where you’ll keep evidence of all the techniques and skills you’ve mastered. These portfolios help you to document and develop your skills while you are with us. And they are a valuable tool when you graduate too, as they can be used to show future employers you are ready to work in a professional environment.

You'll be supported throughout your placement year and will write a reflective report and diary during your placement. When you successfully complete your placement, you will be eligible to receive an additional award of a Diploma in Professional Practice.

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Course accreditation

The Royal Society of Biology has granted this course advanced accreditation. Accreditations are a seal of approval from professional bodies and our assurance to you that your course is relevant and valued by the industry. Advanced accreditation goes one step further to develop graduates that have substantial practical research experience and to support the UK’s excellence in biosciences innovation.