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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
Singleton Park Campus 1
Full Time
SEP-26
4 Years
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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
Singleton Park Campus 1
Full Time
SEP-26
4 Years
Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
Singleton Park Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
4 Years
Select a an exam type
Biochemistry is crucial to the study and treatment of diseases, the development of pharmaceuticals, and the complex relationships with our environment. The 4 year MSci is an advanced undergraduate degree, adding a further research-focused year to a 3 year BSc. This will give you an in-depth knowledge of the fundamental building blocks of all life on earth. The MSci programme follows our BSc in Biochemistry course, but offers specialist training in a broad range of laboratory techniques. In the additional year you will develop an extended, research projectThis advanced undergraduate degree follows our BSc Biochemistry programme with an additional year for you to develop an extended, advanced, independent research project. You will also have additional specialist training in a broad range of laboratory techniques during the third year as preparation for this work.In this advanced undergraduate degree you will learn about the chemical processes that occur within living organisms and how cells work at the molecular and sub-cellular levels and gain an in-depth understanding of the biochemical function of living organisms, from bacteria to plants, animals, and humans.You will develop excellent project management skills and learn how to design experiments and plan work programmes.A degree in Biochemistry opens up a range of exciting career opportunities in diverse fields including: Pharmaceutical developmentIndustrial biotechnology, Biofuels, Agriculture
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A levelA level:
AAB - BBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
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Access to HE Diploma:
D24M15 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
34 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):
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WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales:
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Domestic
£9,535 per year
Students from Domestic
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£22,750 per year
Students from EU
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£22,750 per year
Students from International
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