Biochemistry with Foundation Year

Biochemistry is the foundation for understanding all biological processes. Develop an international perspective of how organisms work at the molecular level in the fields of medicine, agriculture, and in many chemical and health-related industries with our BSc (Hons) Biochemistry with Foundation Year degree.

Biochemistry has become the foundation for understanding all biological processes. Positioned at the cutting-edge of research, Biochemistry is an exceptionally versatile scientific discipline to study at university. The knowledge and methods developed by biochemists are applied to all fields of medicine, in agriculture and in many chemical and health related industries.

Take your scientific knowledge further
The foundation year pathway provides you with a solid grounding in key subjects in scientific practice, along with communication and study skills, so you are ready to meet the prerequisites for studying a full degree course. On successful completion of the Foundation Year, you will progress to our full BSc (Hons) Biochemistry degree, which is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.

Delivered across three further years of study - or four if you choose to include a placement, our BSc Biochemistry degree course will help you to explore important scientific subjects including biological chemistry, organic chemistry, and genetics. You will also build knowledge in areas such as molecular genetics and human physiology.

Throughout your studies, you will develop strong laboratory skills. As a biochemistry student, you will spend lots of time in our advanced Bodmer laboratories while in the UK. These well-equipped, purpose-built facilities ensure your learning remains on the cutting-edge of innovation and discovery. The labs host industry-standard instrumentation, including cell culture facilities, histology specimen preparation station, fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy.

Get closer to industry

Once on the full degree, you also have the opportunity to complete a placement year between years two and three, which is arranged with our support. Recent students have completed placement years at AstraZeneca, the Cancer Research UK Manchester institute, and the Respiratory Physiology Unit at the Royal Aintree Hospital in Liverpool. By successfully completing a placement, you can again 'Advanced Degree Accreditation' to your degree award.

Features
• Build your knowledge ready to progress to our full BSc (Hons) Biochemistry degree
• Develop laboratory and research skills ready for your graduate career
• Include an optional industry placement, where you can apply your learning across a variety of industries
• Part-time option available

This course is not open to international students.

Course Modules

Foundation Year:

• Chemical Principles
• Scientific Methods
• Data Handling
• Professional Communications
• Biological Principles
• Science for Health

Year One:

• Biological Chemistry
• Genetics
• Introduction to Organic Chemistry
• Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Skills
• Introductory Biochemistry
• Cell Biology

Year Two:

• Clinical and Molecular Genetics
• Fundamentals of Biochemistry
• Chemical and Biochemical Research Skills
• Human Physiology
• Genetics and Proteomics
• Medical Biochemistry

Year Three:

• Biochemistry of Drugs and Disease
• Current Topics in Biochemistry
• Final Year Project and Professional Skills

Choose one option from the following:

• Science and Industry: BSc Hons
• Cancer: Bench to Bedside

Plus one option from:

• Biotechnology
• Clinical Immunology

Assessment throughout the course is by a combination of different forms of coursework and examination, including:

• Research projects
• Laboratory reports
• Essays
• Data analysis
• Presentations
• Literature reviews
• Examinations