ObjectivesBiochemistry and molecular cell biology are complementary aspects of modern biology: biochemistry is the study of living systems at a molecular level, and molecular cell biology is the application of molecular biological approaches to an understanding of life at the cellular level. Knowledge of the molecular basis of cell structure, cell function and cell interactions is fundamental to an understanding of whole organisms, since the properties of organisms are dependent upon the properties of their constituent cells In this Dual Honours degree course you will study biochemistry and molecular cell biology in an integrated way to a high level, alongside gaining a broad grounding in the other molecular biosciences.
Practical experienceIn your third year you have the opportunity to carry out an individual research project in one of the department research groups or in the Medical School.
Entry requirements-GCE/VCE A Levels - ABB -Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - AB+BB -Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers - AAAB / ABB -Irish Leaving Cert. - AABBB -BTEC Level N - 2 Distinctions + 1 Merit -International Baccalaureate - 33 points -Core Requirements - 12 science units (not including Geography). We require Chemistry at GCE A Level or equivalent.
Academic titleBiochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology BSc
Course descriptionThis is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
Typical First Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Biochemical Basis of Life
-From Cells to Organisms
-Genetics
-Molecular Biology of the Gene
-The Diversity of Life
-Practical Molecular Biology 1
-Practical Molecular Biology 2
Typical Second Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Analysis of Genomes
-Biological Energy Transformations
-Biological Membranes
-Differentiation
-Gene Expression and Regulation
-Genetics of Higher Eukaryotes
-Macromolecular Structure and Function 1
-Macromolecular Structure and Function 2
-Metabolism: Control and Manipulation
-Microbial Genetics
-Practical Molecular Biology 3
-Practical Molecular Biology 4
Typical Third Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Laboratory Project
-Biochemical Signalling
-Biochemistry Data Handling
-Gametes and Embryos
-Genetics of Cell Growth and Division
-Library Project
-Modelling Human Disease
-Assembly of Supramolecular Structures
-Biochemical Basis of Human Disease
-Functional Genomics
-Genome Stability and Genetic Change
-Macromolecular Machines
-Membrane Protein Structure and Function
-Molecular Immunology
-Molecular Physiology
-Physical Methods for Studying Biological Structures