📖Program Curriculum
YEAR 1 (FOUNDATION YEAR)
The foundation will introduce you to a range of scientific concepts and methods which underpin biological sciences. You’ll gain thorough training in laboratory skills and will develop your analytical and mathematical skills. Students will be encouraged to develop their own abilities in science with a basic bank of knowledge across the main scientific areas.
MODULES
Science & the Environment
Laboratory and Field Skills
Introduction to Experimental Design and Mathematical Analysis
Introduction to Science
The Skills You Need
Contextual Studies
YEAR 2 (LEVEL 4)
Our Biochemsitry degree programme begins at level 4 by providing a solid foundation and introduction to the broad disciplines that underpin the subject of biochemistry resulting in a strong understanding of the subject.
Year one of the programme establishes a platform of core knowledge across key subject areas including biology chemistry mathematics and statistics whilst also introducing you to immunology and microbiology.
MODULES
Introduction to Chemistry (Core): The aim of this module is to provide you with sufficient background knowledge and insight in chemistry which is also required to cope with the subsequent modules in the programme you study.
Cell Biology Biochemistry & Genetics (Core): The aim of this module is to familiarise you with cell structural components biochemistry and how cells function with particular emphasis on genetics and DNA structure.
Maths and statistics for science (Core): A proper understanding of science both pure and applied requires you to have a good working knowledge and understanding of mathematics. This module will bring you up to the required level for university science programmes.
Essential skills for the Life Sciences (Core): The aim of this module is to develop essential skills in laboratory procedures and techniques and carry these out with due regard to safety and ethics.
Professional Practice for the Biomedical & Life Sciences (Core): The module aims to introduce you to the theoretical practical and professional aspects of the Biomedical & Life Sciences.
Introduction to Immunology & Microbiology (Core): The aim of this module it to equip you with core knowledge in the fields of microbiology and immunology that will enable your successful progression to more advanced study of the topics at levels 5 and 6.
YEAR 3 (LEVEL 5)
Year three of the programme largely comprises specialist modules to give you the necessary knowledge in key areas of biochemistry. You will be primed in research methodology and will design and carry out a mini project to prepare for the final project.
MODULES
Advanced Biochemistry (Core): Builds upon the core concepts taught at level 4 and provides you with an in depth understanding on a variety of topics including key biomacromolecules protein structure function relationships enzymatic kinetics mechanisms the biochemical underpinnings associated with various diseases and bioorganic chemistry and its applications.
Cell & Molecular Biology (Core): The module aims to develop further knowledge and understanding of cell and molecular biology that builds on the anatomy physiology and cell biology learnt at Level 4.
Analytical Methods in Applied Science Research Methods Theory and Practice (Core): This module introduces you to the main techniques used for the isolation and chemical analysis of trace materials.
Applied Microbiology (Core): Establish a detailed knowledge of a range of microbial organisms; their structure life cycles and interaction with hosts.
Advanced Laboratory Skills for the Biomedical & Life Sciences (Core): The aim of this module is to introduce you to advanced Biomedical & Life Science laboratory techniques to develop an understanding of Regulatory Issues Health and Safety and the application of academic knowledge in a Pathology Laboratory context.
YEAR 4 (LEVEL 6)
The final of study focuses upon topics at the forefront of current research in biochemistry and will further develop your critical and analytical skills. A significant part of the final is a 40 credit research project in which you will carry out an independent piece of research in an area of special interest to you.
MODULES
Research Project (Core): Integrate and apply knowledge gained during your degree studies in a self-motivated practical enquiring and problem-solving manner thereby extending your own learning to a specific area in applied science. To develop your practical research expertise and prepare for postgraduate study graduate level employment in an area of applied science.
Structural and Functional Biochemistry (Core): This module aims to bring together knowledge of life’s building blocks: e.g. amino acids peptides proteins lipids and polysaccharides and develop a coherent understanding of how these are organised within cells.
Bioinformatics (Core): This module aims to introduce you to the field of bioinformatics and showcase its application in biochemistry research and practice.
Nanomedicine and Biochemistry Futures Advances in Medicine (Core): Look into the exciting and emerging discipline of nanomedicine and other frontline research and applications of biochemistry including diagnostics therapeutics biosensors and nanotechnologies for regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.
Drugs & Toxicology (Core): Broaden your scientific and technical knowledge through the exploration of high-profile drug related case studies.
The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review so may be subject to change.
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