MSci (Hons) Biochemistry Integrated Master's degree at Strathclyde

Foundation practical skills required for a biological biochemistry, foundation practical skills based around 'health and the body', foundation presentation skills

Provide foundation level knowledge relating to basic functions of cells, set out the principles of biological action and function that you will encounter through all four years, expose you to the basic suite of teaching, learning and assessment paradigms used throughout your degree with a particular focus on oral communication and presentation

Foundation-level knowledge relating to basic evolution, species diversity, development, homeostasis, and infectious disease, the principles of biological action and function that you will encounter through all four years, knowledge about methods of teaching, learning and assessment used throughout the degree, with particular focus on teamwork and finding, citing and using information

Understand nucleotide/nucleic acid molecular structure, stereochemistry and conformation as the foundation of nucleic acid chemical and biological potential, learn about amino acid/protein molecular structure, stereochemistry and conformation as the foundation of protein chemical and biological potential, study monosaccharide/polysaccharide molecular structure, stereochemistry and conformation as the foundation of carbohydrate chemical and biological potential, understand the chemistry, stereoch

Fundamental practical skills required for a biochemist, practical skills required for an immunologist, practical skills required for a microbiologist, practical skills required for a pharmacologist, skills in presentation and teamwork

Understand gene structure and function and the regulation of gene expression, understand how human genetic variation arises and its uses in medicine and forensics, understand the basic structure and function of proteins, lipids and carbohydrates, appreciate the key metabolic pathways in the absorptive and post-absorptive states, understand the pathways involved in cell growth and cell death

Demonstrate an understanding of how immune cells recognise antigens, key concepts in induction of acquired immunity, effector mechanism of the immune system, helpful immune responses, harmful immune responses

Understand the fundamental taxonomic grouping and evolutionary relationships of microbes, appreciate physiological, structural and molecular differences between different microorganisms, understand the role and control of microorganisms in disease, learn how organisms adapt to hostile environments and appreciate the biotechnological exploitation of extremophiles

Develop your understanding of systems biology and homeostasis, the somatic, autonomic and central nervous systems, the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, the hepatic and renal systems, the endocrine and reproductive systems

Give you generic practical skills in biomolecular science, further develop your practical skills in specific biomedical biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, histopathology and serology that align with the module choices of the degree programme, enhance your report writing and presentation skills

Demonstrate an appreciation of the key features of protein structure, properties and interactions, know the principles underlying successful protein purification, demonstrate an appreciation of the key principles of enzymology, understand protein structure-function relationship, understand the properties, function and localisation of the major cellular macromolecules

Understand and appreciate the key features of cellular signalling and associated molecular mechanisms that regulates gene transcription, learn the key features of membrane and organelle trafficking, understand the basis of molecular and cellular toxicity underlying tissue/organ dysfunction and organism pathologies, gain knowledge in the genomic basis of eukaryotic/human disorders and disease, understand and appreciate the biochemical approaches that underpin drug discovery

Give you the opportunity to carry out original research, provide you with the skills to critically interpret data and develop conclusions or hypotheses based upon your findings, provide you with the skills to analyse and present your data, provide knowledge in a key area that is relevant to your career aspirations

Describe the underlying molecular pathology of cardiovascular disease and be able to discuss the causes of the disease and the rationale for new therapies, understand the genetic basis of metabolic and endocrine disorders and be able to discuss recent advances in diagnosis and treatment, demonstrate an appreciation of the molecular mechanisms underlying brain function and the effect of excitotoxicity and neurodegenerative processes, understand the molecular basis of cancer and appreciate recent

Provide an understanding of the aetiologies, pathologies, and symptomatologies of the major disorders that are diagnosed through sample analysis within a Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory, a theoretical and practical understanding of the diagnostic assays and assay parameters that are used in a Clinical Biochemistry laboratory, experience of the arrangement and workflow of a typical Clinical Research laboratory gained through a visit, this will include material delivered by NHS Clinical Scientist

Devise a hypothesis and plan and execute a research project, using advanced practical techniques to answer this hypothesis, write a thesis which includes a critical summary of current knowledge, describes the experimental and/or research techniques used, presents the findings in a clear and concise manner and discusses the significance of the findings in relation to present knowledge, prepare and deliver a PowerPoint presentation that describes the research project

Read and critically evaluate primary literature in Biochemistry, demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current research approaches and techniques in Immunology, summarize and present research data to an audience