BIOSCIENCE AND BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAMS

This Bioscience programs are aimed at students interested in the flourishing interface between chemical and biological science, processing and biotechnology. The programs are based on a core of chemistry and chemical engineering, but with a strong additional content of biosciences subjects. Graduates are taught to meet the needs of the wide variety of rapidly developing industries looking for skills in these closely interrelated fields.

BSc BIOSCIENCE PROCESSES

Program Outlines

This program involves the study of processes related to biological systems utilized in human activities based on a firm grounding in chemistry and biology. Students will acquire an understanding of the theoretical basis and practical design of chemical-biological processes. Students also specialize in either: Biomedical Processes, studying drug manufacture and delivery systems and synthetic body materials; Environmental Processes, studying sustainable materials and services and the minimization of environmental impact; or Management, studying the management and business skills required in the bioprocess industries.

Subject Guide

This course covers Fundamental Chemistry; Separation and Transfer Processes, Cell and Molecular Biology; Environmental Impact; Mathematics; IT; Business Environment; Safety; Polymers; Bimolecular; Biomaterials; Physiology; Transfer Processes; Process/Product Design; Simulation, Renewable Energy/Materials, Ecology, Mathematics; Accounting;

For Biomedical

Above mentioned courses + Biomaterials; Biotechnology; Drug Production/Delivery; Medical Product Design; Transfer Processes; Process Design; Clean Technology; Innovation.

For Environment

Above mentioned courses + Polymers; Transfer Processes; Economics; Process Design; Renewable Energy/Materials; Clean Technology; Project Management; Marketing; Innovation; Finance and Planning.

For Management

Above mentioned courses + Polymers; Transfer Processes; Economics; Process Design; Renewable Energy/Materials; Clean Technology; Project Management; Marketing; Innovation; Finance and Planning.

BSc BIOSCIENCE TECHNOLOGY

Program Outlines

This program involves the study of biosciences utilized in human activities from a scientific perspective, but with a strong emphasis on applications. The program will provide students with a sound understanding of biological systems at the interface between chemistry and biology, which underlies modern bioscience and pharmaceutical technologies. While focusing on the scientific aspects of the subject, the program is intended to equip graduates for early entry into industry or research administration and thus develops themes of product design and management.

Subject Guide

This program covers Fundamental Chemistry; Physiology; Cell and Molecular Biology; Mathematics; IT; Business Environment; Safety; Organic Chemistry; Polymers; Biomolecules; Biomaterials; Process/Product Design; Human Disease; Nutrition; Genetics; Pharmacology; Accounting; Law; Biomaterials; innovation; Drug Production/Delivery; Biotechnology; Product Design.

BSc BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY

Program Outlines

Some of the most important research advances in biology over the last twenty years have been made by chemists. This is a specialist program designed for students contemplating a future in research at the interface between chemistry and biology. It focuses on the themes of advanced, modern organic synthesis and analysis and chemical and molecular biology.

Subject Guides

This program covers: Fundamental Chemistry; Kinetics; Physiology; Cell and Molecular Biology; Mathematics; IT; Safety; Organic Chemistry; Physical and Elemental Chemistry; Polymers; Biomolecules; Biomaterials; Human Disease; Nutrition; Genetics; Pharmacology; Drug Manufacture and Delivery.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Graduates will find opportunities in a wide variety of modern exciting industries including pharmaceuticals, agro-chemicals, biotechnology, environmental control, water, renewable energy and materials.