Biochemistry
Liverpool John Moores University
UCAS Code: C700 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Subject requirements: Preferably an A2 Level in a relevant science subject
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
To obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area. Contact the Course Enquiries team for details.
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About this course
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**Why study Biochemistry at Liverpool John Moores University?**
- £6 million invested in state-of-the-art teaching facilities
- Opportunities to undertake a year's industrial placement or Erasmus placement
- Stepping stone to more specialist MSc Industrial Biotechnology or MSc Cosmetic Science
- This degree is available to study following a foundation year
- International Foundation Year course available offering direct progression onto this degree programme visit LJMU's International Study Centre to find out more
**About your course**
The BSc (Hons) Biochemistry at Liverpool John Moores University is taught in state-of-the-art facilities and includes extensive opportunities to secure practical hands-on experience.
The study of biochemistry will appeal to you if you are interested in the biochemical workings of living organisms, cellular metabolism, genomics and proteomics and the biochemical nature of disease. It draws on the different disciplines of cellular biology, physiology, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology and medical biochemistry. This provides a solid grounding for more specialist MSc study in, for example, industrial biotechnology, cosmetic science, virology, immunology and genetics.
The degree course also enables you to develop intellectual independence, critical awareness and flexibility — attributes that are vital in the workplace. Optional modules in level 6, and the opportunity for individual research and work placements, allow you to specialise in your own particular areas of interest. The opportunity to take a year out in industry or an Erasmus placement gives you invaluable paid work experience and the chance to put skills and knowledge developed in the first two years into practice. Most employers prefer to take on graduates who have had this experience.
Modules
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Assessment methods
Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose, but will usually include a combination of exams and coursework.
Assessment methods vary according to the modules you choose, but most are assessed through a combination of exam and coursework and some by coursework only. Exams are normally held at the end of each year and can be in the form of multiple choice, short answer, interpretative, problem-based learning or essay questions.
Coursework assessments could include phase tests, fieldwork/practical reports, data handling, oral presentations, poster presentations, group discussions, essays or the evaluation of your practical skills, and are based on individual assignments though some require group work. Feedback on coursework assessments is normally provided within three weeks of submission and may be via Canvas (our virtual learning environment), face-to-face or in writing. We believe that constructive feedback is vital in helping you identify your strengths as well as the areas where you may need to put in more work.
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Extra funding
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The Uni
Liverpool John Moores University
School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences
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Around 2,500 graduates got degrees in this demanding but valuable subject last year. Graduates who want a career in research usually take postgraduate qualifications - over a third of graduates in the subject took this option - but those who want to start work when they graduate have a lot to choose from. Laboratory work and other jobs in the biosciences are popular, as well as in education, but many biochemistry graduates find their way into the finance industry and as a consequence, graduates from these disciplines are particularly likely to get jobs in London and the South East.
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Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry
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