Biochemistry and Genetics

In this dual honours degree course you will study biochemistry and genetics in an integrated way to a high level, while gaining a broad grounding in the other molecular biosciences. 
In the first year, you'll take a broad-based programme that covers a range of areas in the molecular biosciences. At the end of the first year, before you specialise in years two and three, you're free to transfer between any of the courses in the department. You're not tied to the degree you originally registered for. 
In the second year, you'll study your chosen subjects in more depth and develop your practical skills. In the third year there is a practical project. This could involve laboratory research, business enterprise activities, science journalism or school teaching, depending on your career interests. 
You can graduate after three years with a BSc degree, or you can choose the optional fourth year, which leads to an MBiolSci qualification. The four-year MBiolSci has Advanced Accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology, has more focus on laboratory skills, and includes an extensive research project, which can be based in a university or industrial lab. You can transfer in either direction between the three and four-year course during years one to three. 
This course is one of a range of courses in the molecular biosciences offered by the Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.

First year

• Practical Molecular Bioscience 1
• Biochemistry
• Genetics
• Microbiology
• Molecular Biology
• Science Challenge: Breaking Boundaries

Second year

• Practical Molecular Bioscience 2
• Biochemistry 2
• Genetics 2
• Molecular Bioscience 2A
• Molecular Bioscience 2B

Third year

Core modules:

• Project
• Literature Review

Optional modules:

• Assembly of Supramolecular Structures
• Biochemical Basis of Human Disease
• Biochemical Signalling
• Biochemistry Data Handling
• Evolutionary Genetics
• Gametes, Embryos and Stem Cells
• Genetics Data Handling
• Genetics of Cell Growth and Division
• Genome Stability and Genetic Change
• Genomic Science
• Human Genetics I
• Human Genetics II
• Macromolecular Machines
• Membrane Protein Structure and Function
• Molecular Immunology
• Molecular Systems Biology and Synthetic Biology
• Physical Methods for Studying Biological Structures
• Plant Biotechnology
• The RNA World

Requirements

• Acceptable additional science subjects are Biology/Human Biology, Physics, Maths, Further Maths and Psychology
• International students need an overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or an equivalent English language qualification
• All applications for undergraduate programmes should be made through UCAS.
• Successful completion of a first year of Bachelor degree/Bakalvr from a recognised institution or a Diploma of Completed Specialised Secondary Education (basic level) will be considered.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Scholarships

• Science International Scholarships
• International Santander Undergraduate Scholarships