This module uses physiological examples to explain biochemical and genetic concepts. You’ll focus on the genetic, cellular and molecular regulation of the human body – and their impact on physiological function.  

You’ll study topics such as:  

• Intracellular communication and biochemical and physiological changes 

• Investigating the structure and function of the genome of an organism  

• Using in vitro and in silico tools 

• How genomic changes can affect physiology function 

• The consequence of genetic mutations  

• Development, physiological functions, health and disease 

This module develops the fundamental professional and practical skills you’ll need as a scientist. You’ll learn through seminars, workshops, tutorials and practical classes. 

You’ll study topics such as: 

• Identifying and using appropriate information sources and technologies 

• The application of mathematics to scientific data 

• Effective communication 

• Consideration of ethical issues around the mini project 

• Awareness and development of employability 

• Fundamental practical training 

• Creativity and problem solving 

This module develops your knowledge and understanding of the core bioscience concepts and fundamental processes of biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology, microbiology, anatomy, physiology and genetics. You’ll also explore the underpinning knowledge of basic organic and physical of chemistry, learning from seminars and tutors.  

You’ll study topics such as:  

• Structure, chemical and biological functions 

• Carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, enzymes, DNA and RNA 

• Structure and function of virus, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells 

• Genetic regulation and control of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells 

• Tissue and organ structures, human anatomy and physiology 

• The underpinning chemistry for bioscientists 

• Biological and environmental chemistry and pathophysiology 

This module introduces the fundamental professional and practical skills you’ll need as a scientist, within a programme of seminars, workshops, tutorials and practical classes. 

 You’ll study topics such as: 

• Appropriate information sources and technologies 

• The application of mathematics to scientific data 

• Introduction to professional ethics 

• Introduction to global science issues 

• Introduction to sustainability and the UN Sustainability Goals 

• Effective communication 

• Awareness and development of employability 

• Fundamental practical training 

This module develops your knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of analytical science. You’ll learn through lectures and problem-solving tutorials, further developing these topics throughout your course. 

You’ll study topics such as:  

• The analytical approach including problem definition and strategy planning 

• Sample preparation, experiment calibration and quantification 

• Common separation (HPLC, GLC) and spectroscopic/spectrometric techniques 

• Data handling, back-calculations from laboratory data and spectral analysis 

• Analysis in industry 

This module explores the principles and practice of commonly used analytical techniques and methods, within the context of measurements in biochemistry, forensic science, chemical-related industries and toxicology. 

You’ll study topics such as:  

• Method optimisation in chromatography 

• Derivatisation and chiral chromatography 

• Further sample prep: SPME, digestion 

• Mass spec MALDI, ESI 

• Proteomics 

• NMR assignment, elucidation, 2D 

• Further spectroscopy: Advances in UV/Vis, IR + Raman 

• Further ICP OES/MS/LA 

• Inorganic MS 

• XRD 

This module enables you to apply your lab, practical and professional skills – demonstrating strong scientific practice and the employability qualities you’ll need as a scientific graduate. Through  
course-focused lab-based projects, you’ll incorporate work-integrated learning using real problems and scenarios seen within the scientific industry.  

You’ll apply learning and skills to: 

• Technical activities, experimental design and project management  

• Sustainability and sustainable lab practice within practical design 

• The use of appropriate information sources and technologies  

• Effective communication, presenting and written communications 

• Processes in accountability, time management and decision making 

• Applications of mathematical and statistical techniques  

• Usage of information technology for the range of scientific activities  

• Data handling and manipulation of large and complex data sets  

• Data application to bioinformatics  

This module enables you to apply your practical and professional skills to demonstrate strong scientific practice and the employability qualities you’ll need as a scientific graduate. You’ll undertake  
lab-based work-integrated underpinned by subject module theoretical knowledge. 

You’ll apply skills and learning such as: 

• Ethical considerations and technical activities  

• Experimental design and project management  

• Use of appropriate information sources and technologies  

• Effective communication, presenting and written communications  

• Processes in accountability, time management and decision making 

• Sustainability and sustainable lab practice within practical design 

• Mathematical and statistical techniques 

This module covers fundamental principles of biochemistry and cellular processes including the structure and function of biomolecules, energy production and gene expression.  Through lectures, tutorials and practical sessions, you’ll learn about cell biology, cycle regulation and the relationship between cellular biochemistry and disease. 

You’ll study topics such as:  

• Chemical structure and functional properties  

• Pathways involved in energy production and metabolism  

• Gene expression mechanisms 

• Cellular structure, organelles and function 

• Cellular signalling pathways 

• Biochemical processes  

• Ethical considerations in biochemistry research  

• Use of animal models  

• The potential implications of biotechnology advances 

Module aim:    

The aim of this module is to enhance students’ professional development through the completion of and reflection on meaningful work placement(s).  

A work placement will provide students with opportunities to experience the realities of professional employment and experience how their course can be applied within their chosen industry setting.

The placement will: 

• Allow student to apply the skills, theories and behaviours relevant and in addition to their course 

• Enable students to enhance their interpersonal skills in demand by graduate employers – communication, problem solving, creativity, resilience, team work etc

• Grow their student network and relationship building skills 

• Provide student with insights into the industry and sector in which their placement occurs 

• Help student make informed graduate careers choices

Indicative Content:  

In this module students undertake a sandwich placement (min 24 weeks / min 21 hours per week) which is integrated, assessed and aligned to their studies.  

Their personal Placement Academic Supervisor (PAS) will be their key point of contact during their placement and will encourage and support students to reflect on their experience, learning and contribution to the organisation they work for.  

To demonstrate gains in professional development, students will be required to share their progress, learning and achievements with their Placement Academic Supervisor and reflect on these for the summative piece of work. 

This module provides theoretical principles of modern analytical science, bioinformatics and chemometrics tools. You’ll expand your critical thinking and informed decision-making processes in the selection of techniques and methods – critically applying your knowledge to solve problems of chemical, biochemical, biotechnological and forensic interest. 

You’ll study topics such as:  

• Advanced mass spectrometry (MS)  

• Ionisation techniques 

• Advanced mass analysers 

• Peptide sequencing via MS/MS 

• Protein nuclear magnetic resonance  

• Chemometrics

Module Aim:  

To support students to develop, evidence, reflect on and improve their employment skills within the context of their career aspirations, the work-place and their own scientific discipline. 

Indicative content:  

• Employment and further study opportunities for Biosciences & Chemistry graduates both in scientific and non-scientific settings 

• Oral and written communication of employability skills 

Delivered through a programme of workshops and tutorials covering employment opportunities and skills. 

Development and articulation of employability is embedded within all courses through the Professional & Scientific Practice modules that run from level 4 to level 6. 

This module provides a comprehensive understanding of the structure, function and regulation of biological molecules and pathways, with a focus on their practical applications in research, biotechnology and medicine. You’ll gain the skills to examine biomolecular structure and function, manipulate DNA for biotechnological purposes, and study how biomolecular interactions control events at molecular and cellular levels.  

You’ll study topics such as:  
 

• New and developing biochemical techniques  

• Applications to health, sustainability and climate change 

• Synthesis of proteins and biomolecules  

• Genetic manipulation using biochemical techniques  

• Modification of organisms through cloned genes  

• Altering the biological properties of proteins 

• Investigating biomolecular and genomic function 

• Transcriptional and translational regulation 

• Signalling pathways in cell biology  

• Metabolic pathways leading to systems biology 

• High resolution cellular imaging 

Module Aim:  

The module aims to expand students’ ability to independently follow a research strategy, undertake critical assessment of data obtained and to extend and apply professional and personal skills required for the planning and implementation of a research activity. The student will develop their communication skills following scientific standards. Teaching is delivered through multiple activities, lab- and non-based, online, in person, both in groups and individually. 

Indicative content:  
Projects will be allocated a project from a pool of topics related to academic staff’s research and professional interests. 

Topics will be course relevant and can span across chemistry, biochemistry, analytical science, pedagogy, biomedical sciences, biology and bioinformatics, with each grouping containing several sub-topics.