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Biochemistry
BSc (Hons)
Why study this course?
The Biochemistry course delivers an exciting theoretical and laboratory
perspective on the molecular basis of life. Our state-of-the-art facilities for
practical work and our innovative teaching and assessment methods will
ensure that you have a fantastic student experience.
INDICATIVE MODULES
First Year
• Biochemistry
• Molecular Cell Biology
• Professional Skills for Biochemists*
• Chemistry for Bioscience*
Second Year
• Gene and Protein Engineering
• Molecular, Cellular and Structural
Immunology
• Metabolism in Health and Disease
• Cell Signalling
• Microbes, Viruses and Parasites*
• Drug Design*
Third Year
• Life Sciences Double Experimental
Research Project
• Structural Biology and
Macromolecular Function
• Bioinformatics and Science
Communication
• Advances in Medicine
• Medical Glycobiology*
• Cancer Biology
• Human Parasitology
• Case Studies in Biotechnology*
*Modules only available for Single
Honours students
By choosing to study Biochemistry, you’ll be exploring life
at the molecular level and investigating the most exciting
areas of contemporary life science and medical research.
Whether you study Single Honours or Combined
Honours, the Biochemistry courses place particular
emphasis on human and mammalian biochemistry,
especially relating to health and disease. This might
include unravelling the secrets of the human genome or
exploring the targeted molecular therapies of the future.
What will this mean for my future?
When you graduate, the broad and detailed
understanding of biochemistry you’ll have developed at
Keele will open up a world of appealing career options.
You could choose to work in a directly related field,
perhaps as a clinical biochemist, medical bioscientist,
forensic scientist, research scientist, toxicologist or
science teacher. Or you could branch out a little further,
and become a health and safety inspector, training
standards officer, science writer or technical author.
The applied nature of the programme will equip you with
a range of transferable employability skills for careers
in the Biosciences as well as in other graduate careers
where numeracy and an objective scientific approach to
problem solving are valued.
You can create a four year degree by doing a work placement
or taking an international year. The Single Honours course and
combinations with Biology, Human Biology and Neuroscience are
accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. Accredited degree
programmes contain a solid academic foundation in biological
knowledge and key skills, and prepare graduates to address the
needs of employers.
ROBERT HANSON STUDIED
BIOCHEMISTRY WITH
HUMAN BIOLOGY
(MAJOR ROUTE BIOCHEMISTRY)
“I would recommend this
course as it enables you to
gain a broad perspective of
different aspects of human
biology – from studying cells
and biological molecules to
learning about whole organ
systems. My favourite module
was ‘Advances in Medicine’,
in which we learnt about
cutting-edge research through
a series of lectures delivered
by guest academics and
healthcare professionals.
After completing my
degree I was accepted on to
AstraZeneca’s Innovative
Medicines and Early
Development Graduate
Scientist Programme – a
graduate training programme
during which I complete
three 8 month rotations in
different drug research
and development functions.”
KEY INFORMATION
UCAS Code - C701
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative entry
requirements
Single Honours
A level: ABB
BTEC: DDM
Combined Honours
A level: BBB/ABC
BTEC: DDM
For further information on entry requirements please visit keele.ac.uk/entryrequirements
Course duration
3 years or 4 years
with an international or
placement year
Placement Year
Yes
Study abroad
Yes
International Year
Yes
Learn a Language
Yes