Overview
NFQ Level 8, Major Award
Students who entered the University through the College of Medicine and Health may apply to take programmes in Science leading to the award of a BSc (Hons) Degree in one of Anatomy or Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Pathology (Medical Microbiology), Pharmacology or Physiology.
While pursuing any of the above programmes a student will not be permitted to pursue any other programmes (medical or otherwise)
With the approval of the Head of the School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology and the College of Medicine and Health, a student who has passed the Third University Examination in Medicine and who has attained an aggregate mark of at least 60% in their Second Year, may proceed to the BSc (Hons) Degree by (a) satisfactorily pursuing modules in Biochemistry to the value of 60 credits as determined by the Head of the School of Biochemistry and Cell Biology and (b) reaching the required standard in the BSc (Hons) Degree Examination in Biochemistry.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| BC4012 | Research Project | 15 |
| 1 | 45 |
| Structural and Experimental Biochemistry (5) | |
| Introduction to Cell Biology and Biomembranes (5) | |
| Cell Signalling (5) | |
| Biochemical and Cellular Immunology (5) | |
| Molecular Biology (5) | |
| Principles of Medical Genetics (5) | |
| Biochemistry of the Central Nervous System (5) | |
| Biophysical and Biochemical Methods (5) | |
| Bioinformatics (5) | |
| Literature Project (5) | |
| Advanced Cell Biology (5) | |
| Protein Science (5) | |
| Cancer Biology (5) | |
| Biochemical Analysis and Research Method (5) | |
| Cell and Molecular Basis of Neurodegenerative disease (5) | |
| Advanced Metabolism in Health, Disease and Cancer (5) | |
| Principles and Applications of Biotechnology (5) | |
| Developmental Genetics (5) | |
| Total Credits | 60 |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for BSc Intercalated (Biochemistry) (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of Biochemistry;
- Describe, apply and perform a range of Biochemistry laboratory techniques;
- Design, implement and evaluate scientific investigations and assess, interpret and present scientific data;
- Analyse critically research literature and present such analyses in both written and oral formats;
- Engage in professional and academic communication with other scientists;
- Work effectively, ethically and professionally as an individual, in teams and in multi-disciplinary settings, with the capacity for leadership and innovation.
