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School
Applied Sciences
Available at
Huddersfield
UCAS Code
C700 BSc/BiC
Course Length
3 years full-time
4 years sandwich
Number of Places
25
Contact
Admissions Assistant
Telephone: 01484 473867
Fax: 01484 472182
E-mail: biology@hud.ac.uk
Entry Requirements
Please see the general entry requirements page.
Typical points score for entry 200 points.
Specific requirements for this course are normally as follows:
We assess all applications individually.
Biochemistry is a fast developing science which seeks to understand the chemistry of life processes, such as enzyme action, viral replication, photosynthesis and brain function. It involves the study of the structure of the components of living matter such as proteins and nucleic acids. The subject overlaps with other areas of biology such as molecular biology and genetics. In addition, biochemistry contributes to the design of new drugs and helps us to understand the nature of diseases, such as diabetes and cancer. It also has a substantial input to the food, agricultural and biotechnological industries.
This course aims to develop your knowledge of chemistry, biology and biochemistry, as preparation for the more advanced topics of macromolecular structure, enzyme action, metabolism and gene cloning. It explores the techniques and concepts behind these areas along with their impact on society. You will develop your technical and scientific competence, along with your deductive, analytical and communication skills as a preparation for a wide range of careers. The final year includes a major research project and addresses a number of important topics in modern biology including cancer, immunology and recombinant DNA technology.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3 Sandwich (Optional)
Year 3 Full-time/Year 4 Sandwich
We use a wide variety of teaching methods and you will have the opportunity to follow your own interests and demonstrate your strengths through a range of assessments. As well as being an enjoyable experience, the final year research project contributes to your degree classification.
Huddersfield graduates find employment in a wide variety of careers associated with biochemistry such as the pharmaceutical, agricultural and food industries as well as medical research. The present course was designed in consultation with employers in industry and research institutions with the aim of producing graduates with the flexible skills required in the modern world.
It is possible to progress to taught Master's courses (MSc) and to research degrees (PhD).
Lectures are delivered by friendly and approachable staff. You will have a personal tutor who offers help with all aspects of university life. Tutors help you apply for work placements preparing you for interview and producing a professional looking CV.
A series of modules helps you develop the personal skills, such as communication and IT skills, that employers value. The practical classes will give you personal experience of using the same sophisticated equipment that you will encounter in industrial, hospital and research laboratories.
A recent report from the Quality Assurance Agency rated the teaching of biology at Huddersfield as "excellent" (22 out of 24) and referred to "the high-quality teaching and learning delivered by enthusiastic and well-qualified staff".
University Institution code: H60
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