Biochemistry Degrees
Following an in depth foundation in biochemistry, the course broadens out to allow students to focus in more specialist fields.
These include biophysical chemistry, which permits the descriptions of biological macromolecules at the atomic level, and understanding the genome and gene regulation.
By the third year optional modules provide you with the opportunity to pursue areas that you find particularly interesting.
Christiana Liu
BSc Biochemistry with Placement Year
Year One modules |
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Laboratories and Assessed Work (24 CATS) |
Physical Chemistry (12 CATS) |
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Molecules, Cells and Organisms (24 CATS) |
Organic Chemistry (18 CATS) |
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Agents of Infectious Disease (12 CATS) |
Quantitative Skills for Biology (12 CATS) |
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Physiology and Metabolism (18 CATS) |
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Year Two core modules |
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| Tutorial Assessments (15 CATS) | |
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Molecular Cell Biology (15 CATS) |
Enzymology (15 CATS) |
| Tools for Biochemical Discovery (15 CATS) |
Protein Structure and Function (15 CATS) |
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Neuropharmacology (15 CATS) |
Molecular Endocrinology (15 CATS) |
Optional modules |
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| Neurobiology (15 CATS) | Immunology (15 CATS) |
| Evolution (15 CATS) | Ecology and its Applications (15 CATS) |
| Genetics and Genomics (15 CATS) | Microbial Pathogens (15 CATS) |
Year Three core modules |
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Research Project (30 CATS) |
Structural Molecular Biology (15 CATS) |
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Laboratories and tutorials (15 CATS) |
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Optional modules |
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| Dynamics of Biological Systems (15 CATS) | Protein Targeting (15 CATS) |
| Synthetic Biology (15 CATS) | Biological Clocks (15 CATS) |
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Virology and Immunology (15 CATS) |
Bioenergy and Biorefining (15 CATS) |
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Oncology (15 CATS) |
Extreme Environment Biology (15 CATS) |
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Principles of Development (15 CATS) |
Business Studies 1 (15 CATS) |
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Integrative Neuroscience (15 CATS) |
Science Communication (15 CATS) |
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IATL module (Any of the modules available from this list, in their 15 CAT version) |
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BSc Biochemistry with placement year (Year 3) |
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Study Year Abroad or Work Placement (120 CATS) |
MBio Biochemistry department based (Year 4) |
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Extended Research project (80 CATS) |
Research Skills (28 CATS) |
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Research Proposal and Funding (12 CATs) |
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MBio Biochemistry with industrial placement (Year 4) |
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Extended research project in industry (90 CATS) |
Research Skills (18 CATS) |
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Research Proposal and Funding (12 CATS) |
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Students take a minimum of 120 CATS in year 1 (CATS = credits).
Progression requirements are in place for MBio students at the ends of their second and third years. If requirements are not met then students move to a BSc degree.
With permission, students can take additional modules such as language modules; these require specific approval from the School of Life Sciences.
Our course and module content and schedule is continually reviewed and updated to reflect the latest research expertise at Warwick. So it is therefore very important that you check back here for the latest information before you apply and when you accept an offer (as set out in our terms and conditions).
BSc Biochemistry (C700)
BSc Biochemistry with Placement Year (C701)
MBio Biochemistry (C1A2)
MBio Biochemistry with Industrial Placement (C1A6)
Duration: BSc 3 or 4 years / MBio 4 years
Typical offer for BSc: ABB
Typical offer for MBio: AAB
Starts: October
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All of our undergraduate degrees are accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) and our MBio degrees hold advanced accreditation. RSB accredited degrees undergo rigorous, independent assessment to ensure a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills and prepare graduates to address the needs of employers.
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