MEDICAL SCHOOL IN THE UK 1 ST
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.
(Complete University Guide 2022)
Foundation Year available – see pages 58-63 for full details Global Opportunities available † International Students foundation programme available Welsh Scholarships/Bursaries available
You will benefit from access to state-of-the-art research facilities, including bioanalytical equipment, DNA and protein analytical equipment, and 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. TYPICAL MODULES INCLUDE: Year 1 • Biochemistry Skills • Energy and Metabolism • Human Physiology • Introductory Biochemistry 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 • Membranes and Energy Transduction Year 4 (MSci only) • Advanced Research Project Dissertation • Science Communication
TYPICAL OFFER: BSc: AAB-BBB MSci: AAB (to include Chemistry and one other STEM subject ideally Biology)
Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 160) †
BSc Single Honours ▲ Medical Biochemistry ♦ Medical Biochemistry (with Foundation Year) MSci Single Honours ♦ Medical Biochemistry Biochemistry – see page 73
Pathways to Medicine
FUTURE CAREERS: • Cancer Research • Health Professions (after further study) e.g. Doctor, Physician’s Associate, Dentist or Veterinarian • Medical Laboratories • Pharmaceuticals ▲ 3 YEAR ♦ 4 YEAR For individual UCAS course codes please visit the course web page 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.
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