Demonstrate ability in quantitative analysis and interpretation of experimental data.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Outcomes are achieved through lectures, practical classes, discussions, field work, tutorials, group work, final year project work, online learning via the University VLE and independent study.

Methods of Assessment

Students are assessed through unseen written examinations, class tests, practical reports, oral presentations, essays, posters, case studies, data analysis and a project thesis.

Analyse, synthesise and critically evaluate scientific literature.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Outcomes are achieved through lectures, practical
classes, discussions, field work, tutorials, group work,
final year project work, online learning via the
University VLE and independent study.

Methods of Assessment

Students are assessed through unseen written examinations, class tests, practical reports, oral presentations, essays, posters, case studies, data analysis and a project thesis.

Apply subject knowledge and understanding to generate hypotheses to address familiar and unfamiliar problems in the academic and work-related environment.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Outcomes are achieved through lectures, practical classes, discussions, field work, tutorials, group work, Professional Studies module final year project work, online learning via the University VLE and independent study.

Methods of Assessment

Students are assessed through class tests, unseen written examinations, practical reports, placement portfolio, oral presentations, essays, posters, case studies, data analysis and a project thesis.

Demonstrate the ability to evaluate critically the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems and appreciate the limitations of current hypotheses

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Outcomes are achieved through lectures, practical classes, discussions, field work, tutorials, group work,final year project work, online learning via the University VLE and independent study

Methods of Assessment

Students are assessed through unseen written examinations, class tests, practical reports, oral presentations, essays, posters, case studies, data analysis and a project thesis.

Recognise the importance of academic and research integrity and ethical issues of investigations.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Outcomes are achieved through lectures, practical classes, discussions, field work, tutorials, group work, final year project work, online learning via the University VLE and independent study.

Methods of Assessment

Students are assessed through unseen written examinations, class tests, practical reports, oral presentations, essays, posters, case studies, data analysis and a project thesis.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the chemistry, structure and function of biological molecules.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Knowledge-based subject-specific learning and
teaching is provided through lectures, module practical
classes, discussions, tutorials, group work, final year
project work, online learning via the University VLE
and independent study.

Methods of Assessment

Students are assessed through unseen written examinations, class tests, practical reports, oral presentations, essays, posters, case studies, data analysis and a project thesis.

Explain the biochemical processes underpinning the link between genotype and phenotype.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Knowledge-based subject-specific learning and teaching is provided through lectures, module practical classes, discussions, tutorials, group work, final year project work, online learning via the University VLE and independent study

Methods of Assessment

Students are assessed through unseen written examinations, class tests, practical reports, oral presentations, essays, posters, case studies, data analysis and a project thesis

Comprehend the scientific literature relating to Biochemistry and use the literature to address problems, form and test hypotheses.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Scientific writing workshops, library courses, online
teaching material. Subject specific practicals, final year Honours project, optional work placement. Skills
in laboratory work and in the analysis and
interpretation of data is developed incrementally
beginning at stage 1 and 2 through to the final year
research project. Students will follow safety protocols
relating to practical work at all stages and will prepare
risk assessments as part of their research project.

Methods of Assessment

Students are assessed through written reports, direct observation in the laboratory (OSPE) or field, essays and honours project thesis. Students are referred to the primary
literature in support of taught modules and
prepare a project-oriented review. Practical reports, completion of practical skills portfolio. Completion of /compliance with Ethical procedures, COSHH and Risk Assessments.

Demonstrate practical proficiency in a wide range of biochemical techniques, including: basic molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, enzyme kinetics, the determination of biomolecular structure, spectrophotometry, and biochemical separation techniques

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Scientific writing workshops, library courses, online
teaching material. Subject specific practicals, final year Honours project, optional work placement. Skills
in laboratory work and in the analysis and
interpretation of data is developed incrementally
beginning at stage 1 and 2 through to the final year
research project. Students will follow safety protocols
relating to practical work at all stages and will prepare
risk assessments as part of their research project.

Methods of Assessment

Students are assessed through written reports, direct observation in the laboratory (OSPE) or field, essays and honours project thesis. Students are referred to the primary
literature in support of taught modules and
prepare a project-oriented review. Practical reports, completion of practical skills portfolio. Completion of /compliance with Ethical procedures, COSHH and Risk Assessments.

Conduct data visualisation and analysis, including the application of data transformations.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Scientific writing workshops, library courses, online
teaching material. Subject specific practicals, final year Honours project, optional work placement. Skills in laboratory work and in the analysis and
interpretation of data is developed incrementally
beginning at stage 1 and 2 through to the final year research project. Students will follow safety protocols relating to practical work at all stages and will prepare risk assessments as part of their research project.

Methods of Assessment

Students are assessed through written reports, direct observation in the laboratory (OSPE) or field, essays and honours project thesis. Students are referred to the primary
literature in support of taught modules and
prepare a project-oriented review. Practical reports, completion of practical skills portfolio. Completion of /compliance with Ethical procedures, COSHH and Risk Assessments.

Demonstrate an ability to communicate and apply biochemical knowledge to peers and non-scientists using a range of media.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The development of transferrable skills is embedded
throughout the curriculum. Learning methods
underpinning transferrable skill acquisition is through
lectures, module practical classes, discussions, field
work, tutorials, group work, final year project work,
online learning via the University VLE and
independent study. Certain transferable skills, such as
self-motivation, adaptability and flexibility are
embedded within the learning and may not be
separately assessed. However, satisfactory
achievement of the learning outcomes requires that
such skills are developed to an appropriate level.

Methods of Assessment

Students are assessed through unseen written examinations, class tests, practical reports, oral presentations, essays, posters, case studies, data analysis and a project thesis.

Exhibit the personal and intellectual skills necessary for the world of employment and lifelong learning including:
- intellectual independence,
- self-motivation,
- effective time management and planning,
- an adaptable, flexible approach to learning
- the ability to work as part of a team.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The development of transferrable skills is embedded
throughout the curriculum. Learning methods
underpinning transferrable skill acquisition is through
lectures, module practical classes, discussions, field
work, tutorials, group work, final year project work,
online learning via the University VLE and
independent study. Certain transferable skills, such as
self-motivation, adaptability and flexibility are
embedded within the learning and may not be
separately assessed. However, satisfactory
achievement of the learning outcomes requires that
such skills are developed to an appropriate level.

Methods of Assessment

Students are assessed through unseen written examinations, class tests, practical reports, oral presentations, essays, posters, case studies, data analysis and a project thesis.

Demonstrate innovation in science through discovery and the application of knowledge.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The development of transferrable skills is embedded
throughout the curriculum. Learning methods
underpinning transferrable skill acquisition is through
lectures, module practical classes, discussions, field
work, tutorials, group work, final year project work,
online learning via the University VLE and
independent study. Certain transferable skills, such as
self-motivation, adaptability and flexibility are
embedded within the learning and may not be
separately assessed. However, satisfactory
achievement of the learning outcomes requires that
such skills are developed to an appropriate level.

Methods of Assessment

Students are assessed through unseen written examinations, class tests, practical reports, oral presentations, essays, posters, case studies, data analysis and a project thesis.

Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers for data management and presentation.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The development of transferrable skills is embedded
throughout the curriculum. Learning methods
underpinning transferrable skill acquisition is through
lectures, module practical classes, discussions, field
work, tutorials, group work, final year project work,
online learning via the University VLE and
independent study. Certain transferable skills, such as
self-motivation, adaptability and flexibility are
embedded within the learning and may not be
separately assessed. However, satisfactory
achievement of the learning outcomes requires that
such skills are developed to an appropriate level.

Methods of Assessment

Students are assessed through unseen written examinations, class tests, practical reports, oral presentations, essays, posters, case studies, data analysis and a project thesis.

Describe and explain major metabolic pathways in eukaryotes and prokaryotes.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Knowledge-based subject-specific learning and
teaching is provided through lectures, module practical
classes, discussions, tutorials, group work, final year
project work, online learning via the University VLE
and independent study.

Methods of Assessment

Students are assessed through unseen written examinations, class tests, practical reports, oral presentations, essays, posters, case studies, data analysis and a project thesis.

Demonstrate an understanding of the principles relating to a wide range of biochemical techniques, including: basic molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, enzyme kinetics, the determination of biomolecular structure, spectrophotometry, and biochemical separation techniques.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Knowledge-based subject-specific learning and
teaching is provided through lectures, module practical
classes, discussions, tutorials, group work, final year
project work, online learning via the University VLE
and independent study.

Methods of Assessment

Students are assessed through unseen
written examinations, class tests, practical
reports, oral presentations, essays, posters,
case studies, data analysis and a project
thesis.

Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of prokaryote and eukaryote cells.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Knowledge-based subject-specific learning and
teaching is provided through lectures, module practical
classes, discussions, tutorials, group work, final year
project work, online learning via the University VLE
and independent study.

Methods of Assessment

Students are assessed through unseen written examinations, class tests, practical reports, oral presentations, essays, posters, case studies, data analysis and a project thesis.

Biochemical aspects of human disease and nutrition.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Knowledge-based subject-specific learning and
teaching is provided through lectures, module practical
classes, discussions, tutorials, group work, final year
project work, online learning via the University VLE
and independent study.

Methods of Assessment

Students are assessed through unseen written examinations, class tests, practical reports, oral presentations, essays, posters, case studies, data analysis and a project thesis.

Interrogate and evaluate biochemical data, using informatics software and databases.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Scientific writing workshops, library courses, online
teaching material. Subject specific practicals, final year Honours project, optional work placement. Skills
in laboratory work and in the analysis and
interpretation of data is developed incrementally
beginning at stage 1 and 2 through to the final year
research project. Students will follow safety protocols
relating to practical work at all stages and will prepare
risk assessments as part of their research project.

Methods of Assessment

Students are assessed through written reports, direct observation in the laboratory (OSPE) or field, essays and honours project thesis. Students are referred to the primary
literature in support of taught modules and
prepare a project-oriented review. Practical reports, completion of practical skills portfolio. Completion of /compliance with Ethical procedures, COSHH and Risk Assessments.

Demonstrate proficiency in the collation, quantitative analysis, graphical presentation, and interpretation of experimental data, and the ability to problem-solve.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The development of transferrable skills is embedded
throughout the curriculum. Learning methods
underpinning transferrable skill acquisition is through
lectures, module practical classes, discussions, field
work, tutorials, group work, final year project work,
online learning via the University VLE and
independent study. Certain transferable skills, such as
self-motivation, adaptability and flexibility are
embedded within the learning and may not be
separately assessed. However, satisfactory
achievement of the learning outcomes requires that
such skills are developed to an appropriate level.

Methods of Assessment

Students are assessed through unseen written examinations, class tests, practical reports, oral presentations, essays, posters, case studies, data analysis and a project thesis.

Manage and deliver project type work in the workplace setting.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Outcomes are achieved through Professional Studies module

Methods of Assessment

Students are assessed through preplacement assignment (CV, Cover letter, Reflective document), a Placement Portfolio (Work Based Learning activity, Placement Provider report, Reflective report, Log Book) and presentation.