Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the following modules list for further information. Year 1 (Compulsory modules): 1) Cellular Biology And Biochemistry With Microbiology, 2) Fundamentals Of Organic Chemistry, 3) Human Physiology And Anatomy, 4) Principles Of Chemistry And Analytical Science, 5) Professional And Scientific Practice 1: Labs, 6) Professional And Scientific Practice 1: Skills. Year 2 (Compulsory modules): 1) Analytical And Bioanalytical Science, 2) Molecular Biology And Biochemistry, 3) Professional And Scientific Practice 2, 3) Practical Topics In Biochemistry. Year 2 (Elective modules): 1) Advanced Cell Biology, 2) Organic And Biological Chemistry. Year 3 (Optional modules): Placement Year. Final year (Compulsory modules): 1) Advanced Analytical Science, 2) Applied Biochemistry, 3) Professional And Scientific Practice 3, 4) Research Project. Final Year (Elective Modules): 1) Advanced Organic Synthesis And Spectroscopy, 2) Bioethics And Human Genetics, 3) Bioinformatics And Human Genetics, 4) Medicinal Chemistry And Drug Discovery, 5) Pharmacology.

Assessment method

Coursework, exams, and practicals.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Royal Society of Biology