For students interested in the medical applications of biochemistry, this degree provides a good foundation in core skills with the benefit of an extra year of research based studies to strengthen your knowledge. Please refer to the C700 Biochemistry entry for more information. This course will be similar to the C700 course but with more emphasis on medical and clinical topics in years two and three.

You will have a thorough understanding of the fundamental aspects of cell biology, biochemistry and genetics. You will have undertaken practical studies in cell biology, classical and molecular genetics, analysis of proteins and enzymes, and gene cloning. Through a major individual project, which may be lab, bioinformatics or literature- based, you will have carried out your own research and developed transferable skills in presentation, interpretation and criticism of scientific data. Your research skills will have developed to a level that allows you to compete for the best postgraduate positions.