BSc Medical Biochemistry with Industrial/Professional Experience
Program Overview
This four-year BSc (Hons) Medical Biochemistry program with Industrial/Professional Experience provides a comprehensive understanding of medical biochemistry and its applications in healthcare. It features a year-long placement for practical experience, preparing graduates for careers in research, medical laboratory, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and healthcare consulting. Additionally, students benefit from Advanced Accreditation status, allowing them to become members of the Royal Society of Biology after just two years of practice.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This program is a four-year BSc (Hons) Medical Biochemistry with Industrial/Professional Experience. It is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of medical biochemistry and its applications in the healthcare industry. The program includes a year-long placement in a relevant workplace, allowing students to gain practical experience and enhance their CV.
Objectives:
The program aims to:
- Provide students with a strong foundation in the principles of medical biochemistry.
- Develop students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in medical biochemistry or related fields.
- Offer students the opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience through a year-long placement.
Careers:
Graduates of this program are well-prepared for a variety of careers in the medical biochemistry field, including:
- Research scientist
- Medical laboratory technician
- Pharmaceutical industry professional
- Biotechnologist Priority will be given to students from low income households.
Tuition fees are considerably lower for your placement year.
Entry Requirements:
- Typical A-level offer: AAA-AAB (including specific subjects)
- Typical contextual A-level offer: AAB-ABC (including specific subjects).
- Refugee/care-experienced offer: Applicants who have been in local authority care for more than three months or have refugee status may be eligible for an offer two grades below the standard requirements.
- Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 35-36 points overall with 6, 6, 5 to 6, 6, 6 at Higher Level including Chemistry and another science subject, normally Biology.