Biochemistry with Integrated Masters
Keele University
UCAS Code: C702 | Master of Science - MSci
Keele University
UCAS Code: C702 | Master of Science - MSci
Entry requirements
A level
ABB in three A levels including B in Chemistry and B in one other Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List (please see the Keele website)
Access to HE Diploma
128 UCAS points in an acceptable Science Access to HE Diploma including Distinction in at least 30 Level 3 credits and Merit in at least 15 Level 3 credits
GCSE/National 4/National 5
You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see the Keele website)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
655 in three Higher Levels including 5 in Chemistry and 5 in other Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List at Higher Level, or 32 points including 5 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in one other Higher Level Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List (please see the Keele website)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM in any of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas / National Extended Diplomas: Applied Science, including completion of three out of four of the following units: Applications of Organic Chemistry, Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Industrial Chemical Analysis, Practical Chemical Analysis.
T Level
Distinction in any of the following T levels: Science, with specialism in Laboratory Sciences
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About this course
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Accelerate your career in biochemistry by gaining the advanced problem-solving, communication and research skills to address real-world issues. Investigating some of the most exciting areas of 21st century life science and medical research, our four-year programme will be of particular interest to those who wish to continue in a research career, such as further study to PhD level, working in industry or the wider bioscience sector.
**Why choose this course?**
- Benefit from a wide range of third year research project choices, supporting your final year extended MSci project
- Design and conduct an in-depth extended research project including formulating a complete research strategy and producing a grant proposal
- Attend research-level seminars delivered by world-leading experts and invited speakers to develop your skills in the acquisition and critical analysis of primary scientific literature
- Hone your communication skills by presenting outcomes of your final year project as a research article and delivering an oral presentation and poster at our MSci research conference
- Enhance your employability skills with our comprehensive programme of academic and professional development workshops
Our programme explores human and mammalian biochemistry and how this is advancing our understanding of the molecular basis of conditions ranging from diabetes and cancer, to the interactions of microorganisms and viruses with their hosts as agents of infectious disease, and how this can be controlled.
Initial modules will provide you with a broad and varied grounding in modern biochemistry. Building on this you will continue to expand your skillset by examining the application of biochemistry to topics such as drug design or structure and function of proteins involved in the immune response. In your third year, you will choose from a range of optional modules in areas of cutting-edge bioscience research and complete a Research Project.
The fourth year of study is designed to enhance your research skills in the critical evaluation of scientific literature and in the design and conduct of an authentic research study. You will also develop a greater awareness of research impact, the processes involved in communicating your research findings and securing funding.
**About Keele**
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
Modules
For a list of indicative modules please visit the course page on the Keele University website.
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