Program Overview

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Biochemistry BSc (Hons)

Key Facts

• UCAS Code: C700 (BSc), C701 (BSc with Foundation)
• Level: Undergraduate (UG)
• Duration: Full Time (3 years), Full Time Foundation (4 years), Part Time (4-6 years)
• Starting: September
• Entry Requirements:
  • A Level: BCC (including Chemistry)
  • BTEC: DMM (including Chemistry)
  • T Level: Pass (C and above)
• UK Fees (25/26):
  • Full Time: £9,535
  • Part Time: £1,585 per 20 credit module
  • Integrated Foundation Year: £9,535
• International Fees (25/26):
  • Full Time: £15,700
  • Integrated Foundation Year: £15,700
• Location: Waterside

Overview

Biochemistry underpins the very nature of our existence and acquiring skills and knowledge of this subject will help you solve key biological problems. Our Biochemistry university degree is aimed at helping you understand the interconnectedness of chemistry, physics, and biology by exploring a range of different topics.

Highlights

• Modules in emerging subjects such as bioinformatics
• Collaborate with international scientists from both academic and industrial backgrounds
• Modules with a large number of practicals to aid your learning and experience
• HP laptop and software included with this course for eligible students (see Eligibility criteria and terms and conditions)

Course Content

• Year 1
  • Biochemistry and Cell Biology (20 Credits)
  • Introduction to Microbiology (20 Credits)
  • Genetics and Molecular Biology (20 Credits)
  • Anatomy and Physiology (20 Credits)
  • Biochemical Skills (20 Credits)
  • Foundations of Chemistry (20 Credits)
• Year 2
  • Genes and Genomics (20 Credits)
  • Bioscience Research Methods (20 Credits)
  • Processes of Life: Biochemistry (20 Credits)
  • Principles of Pharmacology (20 Credits)
  • Applied Chemistry (20 Credits)
  • Bioinformatics (20 Credits)
  • Physiology 2 (20 Credits)
  • Molecular & Cellular Biology (20 Credits)
• Year 3
  • Integrated Medical Genetics (20 Credits)
  • Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience (20 Credits)
  • Clinical Biochemistry (20 Credits)
  • Gene Regulation (20 Credits)
  • Medical Microbiology (20 Credits)
  • Work-based Learning (20 Credits)
  • Contemporary Issues in Biochemistry (20 Credits)
  • Biochemistry Dissertation (40 Credits)

Accreditation

Application for accreditation to the Royal Society of Biology is in process.

Student Perks

• Laptop and software package for eligible students
• Northampton Employment Promise
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Placements

• Optional one-year sandwich placement between Year 2 and Year 3
• Optional 20-credit placement module in Year 3

FAQs

• How will I be taught?
  • Traditional face-to-face seminars, online sessions, and additional support sessions
• How many hours per week of teaching/personal tutoring?
  • Typically 12-14 hours of taught content and an additional hour with your designated tutor
• How will I be assessed?
  • Each module has two items of assessment (essays, posters, presentations, blogs, graded practical sessions, time-constrained essays, and exams)

Careers and Employability

• NHS
• Biochemist
• Mathematician
• Drug Design
• Pharmacology
• Medical School

Facilities

• Well-equipped teaching laboratory
• Three additional laboratories for research and dissertation projects (genetics, tissue culture, and microbiology)
• Learning Hub and Senate
• Institute of Creative Leather Technologies (exceptional chemistry facilities)

Related Courses

• Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
• Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)
• Pharmacology BSc (Hons)
• Molecular Medicine MSc

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• 93% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well
• 80% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course

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