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All of our Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences degrees are divided into two phases:

  • phase 1 is shared by all degrees and provides a broad introduction to biomolecular sciences
  • phase 2 provides specialist topics relating to your degree

This flexible structure gives you the chance to try a broad range of topics, helping you to see where your interests lie before you specialise.

Phase 1 (Stage 1 and part of Stage 2)

You're introduced to biomolecular sciences through a series of modules.

Phase 2 (remainder of degree)

You'll study topics such as:

  • DNA replication, recombination and repair
  • regulation of the cell signalling and cell cycle
  • gene expression
  • evolution
  • cytogenetics
  • bioinformatics 
  • cancer biology

You'll complete a research project in an area linked to your degree that interests you in your final year.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Biochemistry 15
Genetics 15
Microbiology and Immunology 15
Cell Biology 15
Professional and Practical Skills for Bioscientists 30
Pharmacology 15
Physiology 15

All of our Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences degrees are divided into two phases:

  • phase 1 is shared by all degrees and provides a broad introduction to biomolecular sciences
  • phase 2 provides specialist topics relating to your degree

This flexible structure gives you the chance to try a broad range of topics, helping you to see where your interests lie before you specialise.

Phase 1 (Stage 1 and part of Stage 2)

You're introduced to biomolecular sciences through a series of modules.

Phase 2 (remainder of degree)

You'll study topics such as:

  • DNA replication, recombination and repair
  • regulation of the cell signalling and cell cycle
  • gene expression
  • evolution
  • cytogenetics
  • bioinformatics 
  • cancer biology

You'll complete a research project in an area linked to your degree that interests you in your final year.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Biochemistry and Genetics of Signalling and the Cell Cycle 20
DNA Replication, recombination and Repair 10
Medical genomics: from DNA to disease 20
Evolution 20
Approaches to analysis of genes and genomes 10
Essential Biomedical Research Skills 20
Control of Eukaryotic Gene Expression 10
Cell and Molecular Biology of the Immune System 10

All of our Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences degrees are divided into two phases:

  • phase 1 is shared by all degrees and provides a broad introduction to biomolecular sciences
  • phase 2 provides specialist topics relating to your degree

This flexible structure gives you the chance to try a broad range of topics, helping you to see where your interests lie before you specialise.

Phase 1 (Stage 1 and part of Stage 2)

You're introduced to biomolecular sciences through a series of modules.

Phase 2 (remainder of degree)

You'll study topics such as:

  • gene expression
  • DNA replication, recombination and repair
  • regulation of the cell signalling and cell cycle
  • evolution
  • cytogenetics
  • bioinformatics 
  • cancer biology

You'll complete a research project in an area linked to your degree that interests you in your final year.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
The Molecular Basis of Cancer 10
Evolution and Genomics 10
Integrated Genetics 10
Diagnostic Medical Genetics 20
Genetic variation in common disease 10
Genetics of Development and its Disorders 10
Additional compulsory module information
You also take one of the following modules (shown in the optional list below):
 
Research Project (40 credits)
OR
Research Project for Exchange Students (40 credits)
 
Optional Modules Credits
Research in Biochemistry & Genetics 10
Business Enterprise for the Bioscientist 10
Health and Illness: Professional and Societal Perspectives 10
Science Communication 10
Bioethics 10
Bioinformatics 10
Research Project 40
Research project for exchange students 40