Our Biochemistry integrated master's degree studies life at the molecular level. You'll develop an understanding of what causes diseases like cancer and how new technologies and drug treatments can help patients. You’ll explore the chemical processes that occur in cells of other living organisms, from bacteria to humans. You'll also gain knowledge and skills in molecular biology, biomedical sciences and biotechnology. You’ll learn how analytical techniques used by the industry – particularly in pharmaceutical and biotech companies – are used to discover or design new drugs or solve environmental problems. The course includes topics such as: * DNA replication, recombination and repair * control of gene expression * molecular basis of cancer and chronic diseases * applications of biochemistry in real-world problems such as biofuels, drug-design, nano-circuits and bio-sensing
A level: AAB | AAB including Biology or Chemistry, plus at least one from: Mathematics or Further Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; Biology; or Chemistry. General Studies, Use of Mathematics, World Development, communication and Culture and Critical Thinking not accepted. GCSE Chemistry, Biology (minimum grade A or 7)or Combined Science (minimum grade AA or 77) required if Biology and Chemistry are not offered at A or AS level. | Scottish Higher: AAABB | AAABB at Higher Grade including Biology and Chemistry. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. | Access to HE Diploma: 45 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma | 45 level 3 credits at Distinction including 15 credits in biology and 15 credits in chemistry. | Extended Project | We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 34 UCAS points | 34 points with Biology or Chemistry and another science at Higher Level grade 5 or above. We regard Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Biology and Chemistry as acceptable science subjects. Standard Level Chemistry and Biology required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. If not studying full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level including Biology or Chemistry and completion of a national high school diploma. Standard Level Chemistry and Biology required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. | Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017): H1H1H2H2H3 | H1H1H2H2H3 at Higher Level, including Biology and Chemistry. | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal: D3D3M2 | D3, D3, M2 in Principal Subjects including Biology or Chemistry plus at least one from: Mathematics or Further Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; Biology; or Chemistry. GCSE Chemistry, Biology (minimum grade A or 7)or Combined Science (minimum grade AA or 77) required if Biology and Chemistry are not offered as Principal Subject.
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