📖Program Curriculum

In the foundation year students will learn the The foundation year will provides the fundamental knowledge of biological and organic chemistry, molecular biology, data handling, and laboratory practice, giving students the knowledge to successfully progress onto year one of the BSc options in Biochemistry.

Your second year is made up of modules covering the essential foundations of biochemistry, including energy and metabolism pathways, biochemistry skills development, organic and analytical chemistry, molecular genetics, and microbiology.

As you progress, you will further develop your knowledge, studying specialised topics including metabolic regulation, techniques in molecular biology, membranes and energy transduction, membrane trafficking, and bioinformatics.

In your final year you will complete an independent research project under the guidance of a professional research scientist.

Year 0 (Level 3)
Entry Level 3 / Foundation Year
Compulsory Modules
Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code
Foundation Biological Chemistry September-January 15 PM-000
Metabolism and Homeostasis September-January 15 PM-001
The Human Cell September-January 15 PM-002
Foundation Skills Development 1 September-January 15 PM-007
Introduction to Molecular Biology January-June 15 PM-003
Fundamentals of Microbiology & Disease January-June 15 PM-004
Foundation Skills Development 2 January-June 15 PM-008
Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry January-June 15 PM-009
Year 1 (Level 4)
FHEQ 4 Undergraduate / HECert
Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code
Fundamental Genetics and Evolution September-January 10 PM-149
Chemistry for Biochemists September-January 10 PMC100
Energy and Metabolism: The Reactions of Life January-June 10 PM-127
Microbiology January-June 10 PM-134
Human Physiology January-June 20 PM-154
Organic Chemistry: an Introduction for Life Sciences. January-June 10 PMC101
Chemical Analysis: from Composition to Structure Elucidation; an Introduction for Life Sciences. January-June 10 PMC102
Optional Modules
Compulsory Modules with Welsh Language Option
Choose Exactly 10 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Please select one of the following modules.

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance
Fundamental Research Skills September-June 10 PM-130
Sgiliau Ymchwil Sylfaenol September-June 10 PM-130C
AND

Choose Exactly 10 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Please select one of the following modules.

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance
Eukaryotic Cell Biology September-January 10 PM-132
Bioleg Celloedd Ewcaryotig September-January 10 PM-132C
AND

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Please select one of the following modules.

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance
Introductory Biochemistry September-January 20 PM-150
Cyflwyniad i Fiocemeg September-January 20 PM-150C
Year 2 (Level 5)
FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / HEDip
Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code
Human and Medical Genetics September-January 10 PM-226
Metabolic Regulation: Enzymes & Signal Transduction September-January 10 PM-245
Human Immunology September-January 10 PM-249
Introduction to neuroscience September-January 10 PM-275
Techniques in Molecular Biology September-January 20 PM-277
Clinical Biochemistry & Physiology January-June 10 PM-243
Optional Modules
Year 2 Medical Biochemistry Optional Modules
Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Please choose ONE of the following modules.

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance
Doctors, patients & the goals of medicine January-June 20 PM-254 English language version of PM-254C.
Meddygon, Cleifion a Nodau Meddygaeth January-June 20 PM-254C Welsh language version of PM-254.
Skills for Researchers January-June 20 PM-280 English language version of PM-280C.
Sgiliau i Ymchwilwyr January-June 20 PM-280C Welsh language version of PM-280.
AND
Compulsory Modules with Welsh Language Option
Choose Exactly 10 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Please select one of the following modules.

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance
Biostatistics January-June 10 PM-238
Ystadegau Biolegol January-June 10 PM-238C
AND

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Please select one of the following modules.

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance
Advanced Metabolism January-June 20 PM-278
Metabolaeth Uwch January-June 20 PM-278C
Year 3 (Level 6)
FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours
Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code
Membrane Trafficking September-January 10 PM-331
Practical Quantitative Research September-January 10 PM-363
Nucleic acids: components, metabolism and modification January-June 10 PM-330
Human Immunopathology January-June 10 PM-347
Optional Modules
Year 3 Medical Biochemistry 40 Credit Option
Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Please choose ONE of the following modules.

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance
Capstone Project September-June 40 PM-344 English language version of PM-344C.
Prosiect Capfaen September-June 40 PM-344C Welsh language version of PM-344.
Teaching Science September-June 40 PM-366 English language version of PM-366C.
Addysgu Gwyddoniaeth September-June 40 PM-366C Welsh language version of PM-366.
AND
Year 3 Medical Biochemistry Optional Modules
Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Please choose TWO of the following modules.

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance
Membranes and Energy Transduction September-January 10 PM-319
Advanced Biostatistics September-January 10 PM-364
Medical Genetics January-June 10 PM-300
Genetics of Cancer January-June 10 PM-317
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine January-June 10 PM-358
Advanced Research Topics in Biochemistry January-June 10 PM-376
AND
Compulsory Modules with Welsh Language Option
Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Please select one of the following modules.

Module Name Module Duration Credits Module Code Guidance
Bioinformatics: From Sequence to Function September-January 20 PM-361
Biowybodeg: O ddilyniant i swyddogaeth September-January 20 PM-361C

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

237 RMB

Tuition fee:

20,000 GBP per year

80,000 GBP in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

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Application process:

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The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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