Year One
The programme begins at level 4 by providing a solid foundation and introduction to the broad disciplines that underpin the subject of biochemistry, resulting in a strong understanding of the subject.
Year one of the programme establishes a platform of core knowledge across key subject areas including biology, chemistry, mathematics and statistics, whilst also introducing students to immunology and microbiology.
Modules
- Introduction to Chemistry
- Cell Biology, Biochemistry & Genetics
- Maths and statistics for science
- Essential skills for the Life Sciences
- Professional Practice for the Biomedical & Life Sciences
- Introduction to Immunology & Microbiology
Year Two
Year two of the programme largely comprises specialist modules to give students the necessary knowledge in key areas of biochemistry. Students are also primed in research methodology and will design and carry out a mini project to prepare them for the final year project.
Modules
- Advanced Biochemistry
- Cell & Molecular Biology
- Analytical Methods in Applied Science Research Methods, Theory and Practice
- Applied Microbiology
- Advanced Laboratory Skills for the Biomedical & Life Sciences
Year Three
The final year of study focusses upon topics at the forefront of current research in biochemistry and will further develop students critical and analytical skills. A significant part of the final year is a 40 credit research project in which students carry out an independent piece of research in an area of special interest to them.
Modules
- Research Project
- Structural and Functional Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics
- Nanomedicine and Biochemistry Futures Advances in Medicine: Drugs & Toxicology
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Foundation Year
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48 Tariff points and /or relevant experience
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| BSc Hons
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112 Tariff points
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These figures are intended as a general guide. Each application is considered individually.
International entry qualifications are outlined on the National Academic Recognition and Information Centre (NARIC) as equivalent to the relevant UK entry qualification.
In addition to the academic entry requirements, all applicants whose first language is not English or Welsh must demonstrate English language proficiency.
European students are able to provide this evidence in a number of ways (please see http://www.glyndwr.ac.uk/en/Europeanstudents/entryrequirements/ for details), including IELTS.
A broad range of assessment methods are used; these include learning journals, group projects, portfolios, coursework, literature reviews, oral and poster presentations, case studies and laboratory reports, and written exams/ in-class tests. Each module is assessed by a variety of methods (e.g. case studies, essays, laboratory reports, presentations, etc.), enabling students to display their full potential. A project dissertation will form one of the final parts of your assessment.
Career opportunities are available not only in the biosciences sector, but the key problem-solving and analytical skills developed in the programme are widely sought after in many other industrial sectors.
The main employers of biochemistry graduates in the public sector are; Environment Agency (EA), government departments; National Health Service (NHS); research institutes and education. Biochemistry graduates are also employed in industry. Typical employers include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, water and agricultural companies. Other employers include scientific and medical publishers and the Intellectual Property Office (as patent examiners).
Due to the balance of skills and knowledge students can also gain employment in areas such as sales and marketing, technological firms and law firms.
Wrexham Glyndŵr University’s tuition fees for 2021/22 for a full-time undergraduate degree course are £9000 per year.
The fees you pay and the support available will depend on a number of different factors. Full information can be found on our fees & finance pages. You will also find information about what your fees include in the FAQs section of those pages.
You can see the full programme specification here.
If you’re looking for a place to stay while you study then why not take a look at our accommodation section to get more information, including prices.
Those studying at our Plas Coch campus can stay at Wrexham Village, while students at our Northop campus can stay at Corbishley Hall, our on-campus halls of residence.
