Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry is a vibrant and fast-moving subject, giving students the opportunity to study the molecular basis for life. MBiochem students at Merton join a lively intellectual community, with the subject sitting alongside Medicine, Chemistry, and Biology. At the postgraduate level there are a number of graduates reading for higher degrees in Biochemistry and related subjects.
Subject Intake: Three
Course Duration: Four Years (MBiochem)
Course listing and admissions criteria: Biochemistry at Oxford
Biochemistry teaching at Merton is coordinated by Dr Lindsay Baker.
Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry allows students to study life at the molecular level, drawing on a wide range of scientific techniques that develop our understanding about life, medicine, environmental monitoring and more. Undergraduates are taught through departmentally-delivered lectures, classes and practicals, supplemented by tutorials (small group teaching with group sizes of typically 2-4). Data analysis skills are also taught. Teaching in years 2 and 3 is arranged in blocks, each of which explores a specific biochemical question. Fourth-year students carry out a project, providing an opportunity to undertake laboratory-based research. Merton’s Biochemistry tutors also teach our undergraduates studying medicine.
Merton's Biochemistry students have a strong academic record, and take a wide range of Biochemistry options within the discipline.
Merton offers generous academic grants and funding for research projects and travel.
