Biochemistry Study Guide 2025/26
What you can study
Our programme immerses you in ground-breaking research on the biomolecular processes that underpin human health and disease.
You will find units on:
- molecular genetics, immunology, and enzymology,
- synthetic biology, recombinant engineering, and drug discovery
- cellular homeostasis and cancer cell biology
- developmental biology and neurobiochemistry
Pre-requisites
- Year 1 units are suitable for students with secondary school Chemistry and preferably another Science (e.g. Biology).
- Year 2 units require some university study in the discipline.
- Year 3 units require a strong background in the discipline.
Year 1
Pre-requisites: secondary school Chemistry and preferably another Science (e.g. Biology)
Teaching Block 1
Teaching Block 2
Year 2
Pre-requisites: some university study in the discipline.
Teaching Block 1
Teaching Block 2
Teaching Block 4 (full year)
Thinking of applying to Medical School?
Planning to apply to medical school in the future? See our Medical Sciences Study Taster guide which outlines units suitable for students who are pre-med.
Application queries
Contact the Centre for Study Abroad inbound team if you have any queries about the application process for the study abroad programmes:
Phone: +44 117 39 40207
Email: cfsa-inbound@bristol.ac.uk
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