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biochemistry/molecular biology/ molecular genetics
minimum requirements and degrees available are given on page 56.
why study biochemistry, molecular biology or molecular genetics?
Biochemistry involves the study of complex processes in cells and organisms at the molecular level. Molecular genetics is concerned with the structure and function of the genetic material, and molecular biology with the functions of the cell’s macromolecules. Depending upon your choice of project and taught topics at Level 4 you can graduate with a degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or Molecular Genetics.
The University of Dundee is recognised internationally as one of the leading centres for biochemical research, including areas such as cell signalling, cell and developmental biology, cell division, diabetes and cancer research. Our teaching is research-led, meaning that the degree programmes benefit from association with research of international standard and its commercial and biomedical applications, and from the active participation of many leading scientists in the field.
The study of biochemistry can be combined with other life science disciplines in a more broadly-based Biological Sciences or Biomedical Sciences degree.
programme content • typical degree programme example
Please refer to the Biological/Biomedical Sciences overview on page 56 for details of the common curriculum in Levels 1 and 2 and progression into the Integrated Masters (Level 5).
Level 3 At Level 3 you specialise much more in biochemistry, molecular genetics and molecular biology, and you choose additional subjects that interest you to study alongside your main subject. You will develop your knowledge and skills in the following subject areas:
> DNA structure > replication and repair > transcription > genome organisation > regulation of protein function > molecular genetic and proteomic analysis > the molecular basis of inherited diseases > cell structure > the cytoskeleton > cell adhesion > nuclear architecture > immunology > signal transduction > the regulation of cell growth and division
Many students take advantage of opportunities for summer work placements, normally between Levels 3 and 4, which are available as externally-funded competitive placements, or as voluntary laboratory work.
www.dundee.ac.uk/prospectus/lifesciences Level 4
Your studies at Level 4 will be at the level of current research in your chosen subject area.
> Advanced study of topics in biochemistry, molecular genetics and molecular biology with additional options chosen from related subject areas such as microbiology and developmental biology. The range of topics that is currently available includes:
• the cell cycle • eukaryotic gene expression • bioinformatics • genomics & beyond • cell signalling • protein structure & function • single crystal X-ray diffraction • protein secretion & targeting • cytoskeletal function • the molecular biology of infection & immunity • immunotechnology • drug discovery for tropical diseases • virus molecular biology • bacterial membrane biology • antibiotic resistance • molecular oncology
> Research Project employability
A degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics or Molecular Biology opens the door to many career options. Graduates in these areas are in great demand in the pharmaceutical, agricultural, food, biotechnology and healthcare industries, with openings for laboratory work or in the marketing, sales and management areas. Comparable openings can be found in the various agricultural, medical and veterinary research institutes, hospitals and the scientific Civil Service.
Dundee is a rapidly expanding centre for biotechnology with new firms opening and forming links with Dundee University biochemists. Work placements are encouraged and provide an exciting taste of the new industries. Many of our students enter areas of employment not directly related to science, often as trainee managers or salespersons. Others proceed to higher degrees (MSc or PhD) and go on to undertake or supervise original research, and some go on to take a degree in Medicine.
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