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Bachelor in Biochemistry (BSc) - University of Portsmouth
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Bachelor in Biochemistry (BSc) - University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth
PortsmouthUK
On campus
Full-time
€9,535.00/year
Duration
3 Years
Language
English
Start date
Sep 2025

Program Description

On this Bachelor in Biochemistry (BSc) degree, accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), students will learn how biochemists fight disease, edit genomes, understand human and animal development and apply synthetic biology to current problems in biotechnology.

By exploring the latest scientific theory through lab training, they will gain the skills and expertise to become professional biochemists and apply for Associate Membership of the RSB on graduation.

90% Overall student satisfaction

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Program Highlights

  • Experiment with the latest biochemistry techniques in lab practicals, such as protein purification and genome editing, both vital processes in the development of plastic-digesting enzymes and medical testing.
  • Study genes and clone DNA in our molecular biology research labs, globally regarded as some of the best available at a university
  • Learn from academics involved in trailblazing research at our Institute of Life Sciences and Healthcare and Centre for Enzyme Innovation
  • Get involved with the European Xenopus Resource Centre, one of the largest frog genetics resource facilities in the world
  • Have the opportunity to study abroad on a summer research placement at a European university
  • Undertake a work placement or study abroad year or experience a summer research placement
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Curriculum

Year 1

Biodiversity and Evolution

Experimental Biology

Graduate Employability Skills

Introduction to Cell Biology and Biochemistry

Microbiology and Molecular Biology

Perspectives in Biochemistry

Year 2

Core Modules

Cell Biology

Enzymes and Metabolism

Recombinant DNA and Protein Expression

Research Skills

Optional Modules

Business for Biosciences

Development, Stem Cells and Differentiation

Introduction to Teaching

Microbiology

Year 3

Core Modules

Gene Organisation and Expression

Genomics in Molecular Medicine

Research Project

Synthetic Biology

Optional Modules

Mechanisms of Development

Microbiomes

Jobs - Careers

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  • Research and Development Leadership Programme Scientist
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