Advanced Biochemistry (Taught)

You'll be studying an MSc in Advanced Biochemistry at the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences that's a leading centre for research focused on developing new medicines, better medicines and better use of medicines.

Advanced Biochemistry focuses on how cells work at molecular level. Together with the related field of molecular biology, biochemistry provides important advances in understanding the molecular basis of life, and how alteration or disruption of these molecular pathways leads to disease processes.

You'll have two semesters of postgraduate lectures and integrated laboratories courses.

Choose one of three elective practical modules offered across the first and second semester.

Compulsory modules:
Essential Skills and Employability for Masters Students;
Postgraduate Studies in Advanced Biochemistry;
Entrepreneurship;
Advanced Techniques in Biomedical Research 1;
Advanced Techniques in Biomedical Research 2;
Advanced Topics in Biomedical Research;
Postgraduate Studies in Clinical Biochemistry;
Research Project.

Optional modules:
In Vivo Biology;
Drug Discovery;
Postgraduate Studies in Haematology .

Assessment of taught classes is through multiple choice tests, computer quizzes, problem-solving scenarios, poster and oral presentations, essays, and formal written exams.

The laboratory project is assessed through a written thesis.