Department of Life Sciences Course Catalogue 2025/26
USSL-AKM10: MBiochem(Hons) Biochemistry with professional placement
Route: MBiochem(Hons) Biochemistry with professional placement
Leading to the award of MASTER OF BIOCHEMISTRY
Mode of Attendance: Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement
Normal course duration: 5 Years
[Page last updated: 15 May 2025]
Key Information |
Applicable assessment regulations: | Undergraduate assessment regulations - /publications/undergraduate-assessment-regulations/ |
Approved exemptions: | None |
Coexistent Masters course?: | Yes |
DACS and exit awards: | USSL-AKB10: BSc(Hons) Biochemistry with professional placement is the designated alternative course (DAC). Transfer to DAC is possible in years 1 or 2 if co-existent master's progression threshold is not met. USSL-AFM10: MBiochem(Hons) Biochemistry is the designated alternative course (DAC). Transfer to this DAC only possible from year 3 (placement/study year). Exit awards: BSc(Hons) Biochemistry with professional placement. Overall course average: weighted stage 1 0%, stage 2 32%, stage 3 0%, final stage 68% Diploma of Higher Education Certificate of Higher Education |
Weighting towards final award by stage: | Stage 1: 0% Stage 2: 16% Stage 3: 0% Stage 4: 34% Final Stage: 50% |
Please consult your course handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations
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Year 1 |
Academic Year: Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
CH12001 | Introduction to biological chemistry | 10 Credits |
SL12001 | Biochemistry | 10 Credits |
SL12002 | Cell biology | 10 Credits |
SL12003 | Genetics | 10 Credits |
SL12004 | Practical research skills in biochemistry and biomedical sciences | 10 Credits |
SL12005 | Core skills for bioscience | 10 Credits |
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Year 2 |
Students must select optional modules totalling 20 credits from the options available in this course year |
Academic Year: Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
SL22014 | Dynamic cell | 10 Credits |
SL22015 | Molecular biochemistry | 10 Credits |
SL22016 | Protein structure and analysis | 10 Credits |
SL22017 | Advanced skills for bioscience | 10 Credits |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 20 credits from the following list:
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
SL22019 | Genomics and genetics | 10 Credits |
SL22023 | Infection and immunity | 10 Credits |
SL22039 | Cancer biology and molecular medicine | 10 Credits |
SL22041 | Gene regulation and vertebrate development | 10 Credits |
SL22044 | Neuroscience | 10 Credits |
Semester 1: Stage 2
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 5 credits from the following list:
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
SL22047 | Plant physiology and biochemistry | 5 Credits |
Semester 2: Stage 2
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 5 credits from the following list:
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
SL22048 | Plant signalling and development | 5 Credits |
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Year 3 |
Academic Year: Stage 3
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
SL22137 | Professional placement | 60 Credits |
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