MSci Biochemistry at University of Strathclyde

MSci Biochemistry is a five-year integrated Masters exploring the molecular and cellular processes of life, from how cells generate energy to the roles of genes, proteins and metabolism in health and disease. Years 1 and 2 cover biochemistry, immunology, microbiology and pharmacology before specialising, and the degree ends with an extended biochemistry research project in Year 5. It is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences  |  Duration: Five years full-time (integrated Masters)  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated masters)  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers cells and their molecules, organisms and disease and bio-organic chemistry, with a practical module across both semesters, statistics, scientific writing and presentation workshops, and 20 credits of electives. Years 1 and 2 are shared across all biomolecular sciences routes, with the specialist route chosen at the end of Year 2. Years 3 and 4 focus on molecular biology, protein structure and function, metabolism and the molecular basis of disease; Year 5 is an extended biochemistry research project.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue molecular biology, protein biochemistry, cancer research, clinical biochemistry and the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, working in industry, hospitals and public service laboratories, universities, research institutes, the scientific civil service and teaching; many continue to PhD or postgraduate study.

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