Programme Requirements for 2023/24 Session

M.Sci. Biochemistry with Year in Computer Science Full-time

Year: 1
2023/24 Session

BSc Specialist labels:

Students who complete 100 credits in Genetics can be awarded BSc Biochemistry (Genetics).
This must include LC Genetics I; LI Genetics II.

Students who complete 100 credits in Microbiology and Infection can be awarded BSc Biochemistry (Microbiology and Infection) . This must include LI Microbiology: Medicine, Environment and Industry; LH Microbial Pathogenicity and Disease

Specialist labels can be added to all variants of the degree including ‘Year in Continental Europe’, ‘International Year’ and ‘Year in Computer Science’.

MSci Specialist labels:

At least 20 credits of the qualifying modules for a specialist label must be at level M. Twenty credits from a relevant level M extended project may also be included, but this does not guarantee a project in a specific area (a project topic relevant to a specific specialist label will be defined by the programme lead and potential project supervisor in consultation).

Students who complete 120 credits in Genetics can be awarded MSci Biological Sciences (Genetics). This must include LC Genetics I; LI Genetics II.

Students who complete 120 credits in Microbiology and Infection can be awarded MSci Biological Sciences (Microbiology and Infection).This must include LC Introduction to Microbiology; LI Microbiology: Medicine, Environment and Industry; LH/LM Microbial Pathogenicity and Disease

The following must be taken:

Module Title	Code	Credits	Semester
LC Personal and Academic Skills: Communication and Data Analysis	03 34133	10	Semester 1
LC Cell Biology & Physiology	03 23318	20	Semester 1
LC Chemistry for Biochemists I	04 23617	20	Semester 1
LC Fundamentals of Biochemistry	03 28776	10	Semester 1
LC Genetics I	03 23320	20	Semester 2
LC Metabolism	03 28778	10	Semester 2
LC Personal and Academic Development	03 34136	10	Semester 2
LC Physical Biochemistry	03 22652	20	Semester 2