BSc (Hons) Biochemistry

at Queen Mary University of London

Structure
You can complete your Biochemistry degree in three, four or five years. If you are a BSc student and choose to do a year in industry or study abroad, this will take place in Year 3, and the Year 3 modules will instead be studied in Year 4. If you are an MSci student and choose to study abroad, this will take place in Year 4, and the Year 4 modules will be studied in Year 5.

 

YEAR 0

Foundation

One Year-long double module allocated based on previous maths qualifications:

Mathematics A  or
Mathematics B

Semester 1

 

Compulsory

• Communication in Science & Technology
• Form and Function in Biology
• Introductory Chemistry

Semester 2

 

Compulsory

• A Closer Look at Chemistry
• Diversity and Ecology
• Molecules to Cells

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

 

YEAR 1

 

• Basic Biochemistry
• Cell Biology
• Essential Skills for Biochemists
• Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry I
• Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry II
• Molecular Genetics
• Physiology
• Practical Biochemistry
• Practical Molecular and Cellular Biology

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

 

YEAR 2

Compulsory

• Biochemistry Communication
• Genes and Bioinformatics
• Metabolic pathways
• Membrane and Cellular Biochemistry
• Techniques for Biological and Chemical Science

Choose three from
One of these electives should be a CHE module from Semester A (marked with a *)

• Cell biology and developmental genetics
• Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience
• Comparative & Integrative Physiology
• Microbial physiology & growth
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry I*
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry II
• Structure & Reactivity in Organic Chemistry I*

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

 

YEAR 3

Compulsory

• Biochemistry Communication
• Enzyme Catalysis
• Membrane Proteins
• Molecular Basis of Disease
• Protein structure, folding and assemblies

Choose one from

• Biological Sciences Research Project
• Engaging the Public with Science
• Project Skills in the Life Sciences

Choose one from

• Advanced Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Bioorganic Chemistry
• Endocrine Physiology and Biochemistry
• Functional genomics and epigenetics
• Neuroscience: from molecules to behaviour
• Topics in Biological Chemistry

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

 

YEAR 4

MSci students only

• Advanced Biochemical Research methods
• Biochemical Research Project

 

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Non-UK students
We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. 

 

Student Visa Regulations

If you will require a Student visa to study in the UK, you must meet the minimum English Language requirements to meet the UKVI regulations.  The minimum IELTS requirement is 5.5 in all four skills (Writing, Reading, Speaking and Listening).  However, many of our courses require higher grades.

 

Pre-sessional English Language Courses

If you fall slightly below our standard English language requirements, you may consider one of our Pre-sessional English courses.  Please note that you will require a UK government approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) for entry to our Thirteen week pre-sessional courses.  Currently, only IELTS for UKVI, PTE Academic (UKVI), LanguageCert International ESOL SELT and Trinity College London, Integrated Skills in English (ISE) are accepted. The Pre-sessional English course requirements are published according to the academic department within which your chosen course of study is administere

Home fees £9,250

 

Overseas fees £25,150

 

Loans and grants
UK students accepted onto this course are eligible to apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans from Student Finance England or other government bodies.

 

Scholarships and bursaries
Queen Mary offers a generous package of scholarships and bursaries, which currently benefits around 50 per cent of our undergraduates.

 

Scholarships are available for home, EU and international students. Specific funding is also available for students from the local area. International students may be eligible for a fee reduction. We offer means-tested funding, as well as subject-specific funding for many degrees.

Biochemistry graduates are in demand in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic and biotechnology industries. Many of our students go on to scientific careers, including clinical and laboratory work, postgraduate research or science education. Others transfer their skills into sectors such as marketing and finance.

 

93 per cent of our graduates are in work or further study within six months of graduation (HESA GOS 2017/18).

 

Recent Biochemistry graduates have been hired by:

 

• Barts Health NHS Trust
• Genomics England
• GlaxoSmithKline
• Merck Sharp and Dohme.