Biochemistry (with foundation year) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

This course is an integrated foundation degree, where you'll progress onto our BSc (Hons) Biochemistry course, once you successfully complete your foundation year.

Our integrated foundation degrees offer a gateway to our BSc courses for those who currently don't meet the degree-level entry criteria. The foundation year acts as a launch pad, supporting you with the transition to university learning. Anticipate a year filled with the development of robust study skills, increased confidence in tackling intricate problems, and the cultivation of independent learning. Rest assured, by the end of this transformative year, you'll emerge well-prepared for the exhilarating challenges that await you at degree level.

If you change your mind at the end of your foundation year you can transfer onto one of our [other BSc Bioscience courses](https://www.ntu.ac.uk/course/biosciences) at NTU.

### Why study Biochemistry at NTU?

You’ll study diseases alongside drug development, biological tools and genetically modified products – all the skills you’ll need to become a professional biochemist. We also give you lots of opportunities to apply your skills in our state-of-the-art labs, so you’ll be a confident, work-ready graduate.

Biochemistry is the chemistry of life and on this course we bring it off the page. You’ll not only discover how this subject is vital to humanity, but even play a part in applying it to global challenges. Your journey will start with discovery of disease at a molecular level – preventing, diagnosing and treating – before looking at drug development, biological tools and genetically modified products. We show you how this fascinating subject can be applied in everyday life in from diabetes to cancer.

There‘s no substitute for doing it yourself, so that’s why we give you lots of chances to apply your skills in our labs so you’re a confident, work-ready graduate.

#### Get industry experience

Through group work and the Practical Techniques for Biology and Molecular Bioscience in Practice modules, you’ll develop problem-solving skills by testing and learning. These are valuable skills for any graduate to have and we make sure you get this experience right from the start of your course.  We’ve also embedded employability skills in the course, so you are not only learning theory and skills, but you know where to find your dream job and how to apply for it.

Alongside your course, our Biochemistry course catch-up sessions runs throughout the year. You’ll get to take part in biochemistry-focused employability workshops and job fairs – another chance to boost your skills before graduation.

#### Meet our staff

Whether your interest is working in research or in the industry we have experienced teaching and technical staff from a wide range of backgrounds. They’ll be teaching you the latest thinking in biochemistry and their contacts help us secure guest speakers and support you in finding great placement opportunities.

In your final year, you’ll work on an individual research project. You’ll work closely with a member of staff and your project will be linked to their research area. This means you’ll be getting a real experience of research in practice which will look great on your CV.