ObjectivesBiochemistry and genetics are complementary aspects of modern biology: biochemistry is the study of the molecular basis of life, and genetics is the study of heredity and variation in all organisms, from bacteria to humans. Genetic knowledge at the molecular level is crucial to many developments in medical science and the pharmaceutical and agricultural industries. In this Dual Honours degree course you will study biochemistry and genetics in an integrated way to a high level, alongside gaining a broad grounding in the other molecular biosciences.
Entry requirements-GCE/VCE A Levels - ABB -Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - AB+BB -Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers - AAAB / ABB -Irish Leaving Cert. - AABBB -BTEC Level N - 2 Distinctions + 1 Merit -International Baccalaureate - 33 points -Core Requirements - 12 science units (not including Geography). We require Chemistry at GCE A Level or equivalent.
Academic titleBiochemistry and Genetics BSc
Course descriptionThis is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
Typical First Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Biochemical Basis of Life
-From Cells to Organisms
-Genetics
-Molecular Biology of the Gene
-The Diversity of Life
-Practical Molecular Biology 1
-Practical Molecular Biology 2
-Typical Second Year Modules
Typical Second Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Analysis of Genomes
-Biological Energy Transformations
-Biological Membranes
-Differentiation
-Gene Expression and Regulation
-Genetics of Higher Eukaryotes
-Macromolecular Structure and Function 1
-Macromolecular Structure and Function 2
-Metabolism: Control and Manipulation
-Microbial Genetics
-Practical Molecular Biology 3
-Practical Molecular Biology 4
Typical Third Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Laboratory Project
-Library Project
-Assembly of Supramolecular Structures
-Bacterial Molecular Genetics and Differentiation
-Biochemical Basis of Human Disease
-Biochemical Signalling
-Biochemistry Data Handling
-Evolutionary Genetics
-Functional Genomics
-Gametes and Embryos
-Genetics Data Handling
-Genetics of Cell Growth and Division
-Genome Stability and Genetic Change
-Human Genetics I
-Human Genetics II
-Macromolecular Machines
-Membrane Protein Structure and Function
-Modelling Human Disease
-Molecular Immunology
-Molecular Physiology
-Physical Methods for Studying Biological Structures
-Plant Biotechnology