BSc (Hons)Biochemistry

Study location	United Kingdom, Liverpool
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Hons)
Course code	C700

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) good results in Biology and Chemistry The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 88-89 or above, with at least 21 in Listening and Writing, 22 in Reading and 23 in Speaking CAE: 176 points overall with no component less than 162

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	liverpool.ac.uk/..mistry-bsc-hons/overview

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Programme Year One

Core modules:

Molecules and Cells
Evolution and Biodiversity
Grand Challenges in Biology
Experimental Skills in Current Biology
Essential Skills for Life Sciences I
Biochemical and Biomedical Sciences
Biological Chemistry
Biochemical Methods

Plus one of the following optional modules:

Introduction to Physiology and Pharmacology
Applied Genetic and Molecular Technologies
Microbiology
Animal Biodiversity
Developmental Biology
Introduction to Animal Husbandry
Ecology and Global Environment

Programme Year Two

Core modules:

From Genes to Proteins
Structure/Dynamics of Macromolecules
Cell Signalling in Health and Disease
Molecular Science
Essential Skills for Life Sciences II
Techniques in Cell Biology
E-Biology
Advanced Biochemical Techniques

Plus two of the following optional modules:

The Multicellular Organism
Regulatory and Neuro-Physiology
Principles of Pharmacology
The Immune System in Health and Disease
Genome Organisation and Maintenance
Biotechnology

Programme Year Three

Students spend about three days per week throughout the whole of the 3rd year on their research projects, usually in one of the laboratories of the molecular medicine, cell signalling, chemical biology or structural biology research groups. Students may also take projects within the Schools of Medicine, Veterinary Science, Dentistry, or even in local hospitals.

Core modules:

Advanced Skills in Biochemistry
Molecular Biology of Cancer
Cell Signalling and Signal Transduction
Molecular Medicine
Protein Structure and Organisation
Gene Expression and Development
Research Project

Career opportunities

As a Life Sciences graduate from the University of Liverpool, you will have a good set of career options ahead of you. For those committed to a career as a research scientist, further study for a higher degree (MBiolSci, MSc, MRes, MPhil or PhD) at the University of Liverpool or elsewhere is the normal route.

In the public sector, Life Sciences graduates are in demand in research institutes, government departments, the National Health Service, forensic science and the Environment Agency. Commercial sectors that actively recruit graduates from the Life Sciences include the pharmaceutical, food, biotechnology, water and agriculture industries.

There is also an increasing demand for life scientists to contribute to the public understanding of science as journalists and information/liaison officers, in view of the ethical and environmental issues that arise, for example, by developments in molecular biology and biotechnology.

A postgraduate qualification (PGCE) for entry into the teaching profession is also an option, with significant financial inducements provided to meet the current demand for science teachers. In addition to all of the opportunities for graduates in general, including careers outside of biology(such as management, accountancy and human resources), where the skills you have obtained in our degree programmes will be of considerable benefit, our degree programmes are also popular routes to postgraduate Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Science.