BIOCHEMISTRY SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS
IN THE UK RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT (Research Excellence Framework 2014-2021) ST
Biochemistry is crucial to the study and treatment of diseases, the development of pharmaceuticals, and the complex relationships with our environment. You will learn about the chemical processes within living organisms and 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 plants, 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 the 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. A range of optional modules gives you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your particular interests, career ambitions, or plans for further study. A joint honours programme is also available with Genetics, combining two complementary and overlapping disciplines. 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 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 • Organic chemistry Year 2 • Amino acids, lipids and steroids • Biostatistics • Metabolic regulation • Techniques in molecular biology Year 3 • Biotechnology and protein engineering • Bioinformatics • 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: BSc: AAB-BBB (to include
Chemistry and ideally Biology) MSci: AAB (to include Chemistry and ideally Biology)
Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 134)
BSc Single Honours ▲ Biochemistry BSc Joint Honours Biochemistry and ▲ Genetics MSci Single Honours ♦ Biochemistry MSci Joint Honours Biochemistry and ♦ Genetics
Medical Biochemistry – see page 100
▲ 3 YEAR ♦ 4 YEAR For individual UCAS course codes please visit the course web page
FUTURE CAREERS: • Agriculture • Biofuels • Forensic Sciences • Industrial Chemistry • Pharmaceuticals • Veterinary Science
For more detailed course content, including a full module list, visit: swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses
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