2018/19 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
BSc Biochemistry
Programme code: | BS-BIOC | UCAS code: | C700 |
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Duration: | 3 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
Programme manager: | Dr David Brockwell | Contact address: | d.j.brockwell@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 360
Entry requirements:
A-level: AAA - AAB: Including Chemistry and another science subject. Critical Thinking and General Studies excluded.
International Baccalaureate: 35-34 (with 18-17 at higher level) including 6 in higher level Chemistry and another science at higher level.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
Biological Sciences Undergraduate School
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
Biological Sciences Undergraduate School (Biochemistry and Microbiology)
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
Biosciences
Programme specification:
The programme provides:
- a foundation in the underlying subjects of biochemistry, including chemistry and information technology;
- an opportunity to study disciplines complementary to biochemistry;
- a choice of modules at each level of study, including in subjects related to biochemistry such as biology, genetics and microbiology;
- a choice of topics for study within some modules, particularly in the final year;
- a developmental approach to biochemistry from foundation in Year 1 to the cutting edge of the subject in the final year;
- experience of a variety of teaching methods (lectures, laboratory practicals, tutorials and computer-assisted learning packages);
- an emphasis on small group teaching throughout the course, including in practical laboratory groups, weekly academic/skills tutorials in Year 1 and further academic tutorials throughout Years 2 and 3;
- personal tutor meetings scheduled throughout programme to guide students in their personal and career development and in formulating their own progress files;
- a strong emphasis on personal experience of laboratory methods in Years 1 and 2;
- individual supervised research projects in final year [These take approximately 25% of the time in the final year. Laboratory-, computing- and literature-based projects are available each year, featuring a wide variety of relevant biochemical topics and exploiting the research expertise of staff and the research facilities of the School. Some projects are hosted by academic units of the School of Medicine and the School of Dentistry. The allocation process takes into account students' preferences];
- teaching that draws on the combined expertise of a large and highly rated research-active teaching department [Much of the early stages is organised by teaching specialists, while the final year aims to take students to the 'cutting edge' of research developments and subject applications via the research project and in a series of advanced topics from which finalists choose those that appeal to their interests and career intentions];
- the subject-specific knowledge and practical training in generic skills suitable for a wide variety of careers in research, science-based industry and other employment;
- an opportunity for suitably-qualified students to experience an industrial placement during Year 3 [Transfer to the Industrial placement programme occurs during Year 2. Placements are gained by competitive application to science-based companies in UK or abroad (advice and assistance is given in application process). Placements normally are year-long individual research projects. Students normally receive company stipend];
- an opportunity for suitably-qualified students to study at an overseas university in Year 3 [Transfer to the International placement programme occurs during Year 2. Placements are available in several European and North American partner universities. Each placement is an individual package of taught courses and an individual research laboratory project arranged to meet the student's background/interests and the facilities of the partner institution].
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Candidates will be required to study 120 credits
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
BIOC1301 | Introductory Integrated Biochemistry: the Molecules and Processes of Life | 60 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
BIOC1302 | Introductory Biochemistry: Practical Skills | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
BIOC1303 | Introductory Biochemistry: Problem Solving and Data Handling | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study at least 10 credits from the following optional modules:
BIOL1225 | How can Biological Sciences change the world | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BLGY1232 | Introduction to Genetics | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BMSC1210 | Biology of the Mind | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BMSC1212 | Introduction to Pharmacology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MICR1201 | Introduction to Microbiology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MICR1220 | Introduction to Immunology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Students may select upto 10 credits of discovery modules
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Candidates will be required to study 120 credits
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
BIOC2301 | Intermediate Integrated Biochemistry | 60 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
BIOC2302 | Intermediate Biochemistry: Practicals | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
BIOC2303 | Intermediate Biochemistry: Skills | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Students must select 20 credits of optional modules
BIOL2223 | Employment, Career planning and Professional Development for Life Scientists | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BMSC2210 | Chemotherapy | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BMSC2214 | Introduction to Toxicology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
FOBS2240 | Skills in Communicating Research beyond the University | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MICR2221 | Medical Immunology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MICR2222 | Medical Virology | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Candidates who wish to study a modern foreign language can do so by arrangement with the programme leader
Year3 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Candidates will be required to study 120 credits.
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
BIOC3111 | Advanced Topics in Biochemistry I | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
BIOC3160 | Laboratory/Literature/Computing Research Project | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
BIOC3221 | Advanced Topics in Biochemistry 2 | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BIOC3231 | Advanced Topics in Biochemistry 3 | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
BIOC3303 | Advanced Biochemistry: Skills | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Last updated: 18/04/2018
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