The study of how cells work at the molecular and sub-molecular levels has been described as the basis of modern medicine. Medical biochemists develop new ideas and products that are applied to the biggest health challenges we face today. The Medical Biochemistry course with integrated Foundation is intended for students who have studied Chemistry and Biology, though we will consider students without biology qualifications at Alevel. If you don’t make or are predicted lower entry requirements than our 3 year degree, this foundation adds an additional year of intense tuition to ready you to progress to undergraduate study. This course will appeal to students who are enthusiastic about understanding the molecular basis of life processes and disease in humans. This degree will: • train you to work in areas such as cancer research, medical laboratories and the pharmaceutical industry. • prepare you for further study that enables you to take up research positions in industry. • provide you with transferable skills, including team working, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills. In the final year, you will complete a research project under the guidance of a professional research scientist. By working as an independent researcher, you will develop effective project management skills and will be trained to design experiments and plan work programmes. The Medical Biochemistry degree provides excellent training for students who wish to undertake further study to become a medical doctor. Many of our students who decided to follow this career path have successfully gone on to study Graduate Entry Medicine at Swansea. This degree will equip you with the skills and knowledge to work in the biotechnology, agrochemical and food industries. Our graduates have gone on to employment or further study in: university research, industrial research & development, clinical sciences, teaching, forensics, scientific management, medical sales, scientific publicity.

In the foundation year students will cover the fundamental knowledge required to progress to the BSc in Medical Biochemistry: • biological and organic chemistry • molecular biology • data handling • laboratory practice Throughout the full BSc in Medical Biochemistry students will build on their basic knowledge learnt in the foundation year through a mix of lectures, practicals and project work. Students will explore the essential foundations of biochemistry, including energy and metabolism pathways, biochemistry skills development, organic and analytical chemistry, molecular genetics, and microbiology. As student’s progress they will develop their knowledge in • metabolic regulation, • techniques in molecular biology • membranes and energy transduction • membrane trafficking • bioinformatics. In their 3rd year students will complete an independent research project under the guidance of professional research scientists.

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, workshops, laboratory classes and independent projects Assessment will take place through a variet of differenr methods including examinations, coursework, laboratory practicals and presentations. In your final year you will undertake an independent research project, potentially contributing to scientific research at the school, under the guidance of professional research scientists.

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26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: C742

Institution code: S93

Campus Name: Singleton Park Campus

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

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If you don't think you meet our standard entry requirements please contact us on study@swansea.ac.uk to discuss entry onto the Foundation Year.

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Student satisfaction : 73%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 60%

Go onto work and study: 95%

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Singleton Park
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