(Complete University Guide 2020; The Guardian University Guide 2020) 5 MEDICAL SCHOOL
MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS
Medical Biochemistry is at the heart of modern medicine. It is crucial to the way we understand the causes and effects of disease and how we develop novel treatments. You will learn how cells work at the sub-cellular and molecular levels, gaining an in-depth understanding of the biochemical function of living organisms, from bacteria to animals and humans.
Global Opportunities available International Students
foundation programme available Welsh Scholarships/Bursaries available Full details available on the Course Reference Grid (page 134)
You will benefit from access to state-of-the-art research facilities at the Medical School, including bioanalytical equipment such as high performance liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, DNA and protein analytical equipment, computer-based image analysers for molecular or cellular studies. You will develop excellent project management skills and learn how to design experiments and plan work programmes. MSci PROGRAMME This integrated undergraduate master’s degree adds specialist training in laboratory techniques and a further research-focused year to the 3-year BSc Medical Biochemistry course. This course gives you a master’s level qualification while paying undergraduate fees and is ideal if you plan on a career in research.
AREAS STUDIED TYPICALLY INCLUDE: Year 1 • Introductory biochemistry • Biochemistry skills • Energy and metabolism • Human physiology Year 2 • Clinical biochemistry and physiology • Human immunology • Medical science in practice • Techniques in molecular biology Year 3 • Genetic toxicology • Human immunopathology • Independent research project under the guidance of a professional research scientist • Membranes and energy transduction Year 4 (MSci only): • Advanced independent research project under the guidance of a professional research scientist • Communicating ideas in science • Entrepreneurship
TYPICAL OFFER: AAB-BBB (to include Chemistry and ideally Biology)
Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 134)
BSc Single Honours ▲ Medical Biochemistry MSci Single Honours ♦ Medical Biochemistry Biochemistry – see page 55
▲ 3 YEAR ♦ 4 YEAR For individual UCAS course codes please visit the course web page
FUTURE CAREERS: • Cancer Research • Health Professions (after further study) e.g. Doctor, Physician’s Associate, Dentist or Veterinarian • Medical Laboratories • Pharmaceuticals LINKS TO GRADUATE ENTRY MEDICINE: This course is part of our Pathways to Medicine programme. If you choose the Pathways to Medicine module, perform well and meet the minimum entry requirements, you will be guaranteed an interview for our flagship MBBCh Medicine (Graduate Entry) course.
For more detailed course content, including a full module list, visit: swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses
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