📖Program Curriculum
The module details given below are indicative they are intended to provide you with an idea of the range of subjects that are taught to our current students. The modules that will be available for you to study in future years are prone to change as we regularly review our teaching to ensure that it is up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. The information presented is therefore not intended to be construed and/or relied upon as a definitive list of the modules available in any given year.
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Year one modules
COMPULSORY MODULES
Chemistry for Bioscience
Biochemistry
Professional Skills for Biochemists
Core Practical Skills
Molecular Cell Biology
OPTIONAL MODULES
Science & Society
Year two modules
COMPULSORY MODULES
Gene and Protein Engineering
Molecular Cellular and Structural Immunology
Microbes Viruses and Parasites
Practical Skills in Bioscience
Metabolism in Health and Disease
Research and Analytical Skills
Cell Signalling
Drug design
OPTIONAL MODULES
Human Genetics
Year three modules
COMPULSORY MODULES
Case Studies in Biotechnology
Bioinformatics and Science Communication
Medical Glycobiology (Level 6)
OPTIONAL MODULES
Structural Biology & Macromolecular Function
Advances in Medicine
Human Parasitology
Tropical Biology Field Course
Biology of Disease - ISP
Double Applied Life Sciences Placement - ISP
Life Sciences Double Experimental Project (with research skills assessment)
Cancer Biology
Year four modules
COMPULSORY MODULES
Advanced Research Topics in Biochemistry
Literature Review and Grant Proposal
MSci Extended Research Project