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Biochemistry and Human Biology
BSc (Hons)
Why study this course?
Biochemistry and Human Biology is the perfect combination to study
the complexity and diversity of life from the molecular level, up to the
level of the whole organism. We offer a programme which focuses on
the aspects of contemporary life sciences which are most relevant to our
own species; including cell biology, biochemistry of health and disease,
genetics, physiology and evolution.
INDICATIVE MODULES
First year
• Biochemistry
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Molecular Cell Biology
• Cellular Genetics and Evolution
Second year
• Human Genetics
• Gene and Protein Engineering
• Microbes, Viruses and Parasites
• Molecular, Cellular and Structural
Immunology
• Research and Analytical Skills
• Metabolism in Health and Disease
• Nutrition and Energy Balance
• Cell Signalling
• Neurodevelopment
Third year
• Life Sciences Double Experimental
Project
• Bioinformatics and Science
Communication
• Structural Biology and Macromolecular
Function
• Advances in Medicine
• Cancer Biology
• Human Parasitology
• Biology of Disease
• Human Evolution
• Brain Disease
By choosing to study Biochemistry and Human Biology,
you’ll be exploring life at the molecular level and
investigating the most exciting areas of contemporary
life science and medical research. This combined
course place particular emphasis on human biology and
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 and Human Biology
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 combined course is
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.
KEY INFORMATION
UCAS Code - CC7C
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative entry
requirements
Combined Honours
A level: ABC/BBB
Course duration Study abroad
Placement Year
Yes International Year
Yes
3 years or 4 years
Yes
Learn a Language
Yes
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