Biochemistry BSc (Hons)

If you want to make a difference, this Biochemistry degree provides you with the tools and knowledge to research and develop solutions for many of the sustainable development challenges that the world faces today.<br/>Whether you focus on health, the environment, food security or the pharmaceutical industry, this sub-discipline of chemistry and biology makes for a fascinating field of study and opens up a range of future career paths.<br/>This course has been designed to enable you to develop both discipline-specific and employability skills in a range of key scientific areas including:<br/>• practical laboratory techniques<br/>• scientific literacy<br/>• bioinformatics.<br/>Throughout your studies, you will enjoy access to a vibrant research community within the school as well as being able to choose from a wide range of optional modules enabling you to tailor-make your progress to suit your own interests.<br/>Our BSc (Hons) Biochemistry course provides an excellent foundation in a discipline that is at the centre of almost all biological sciences.<br/>You will learn about the important biological and chemical processes that underpin life from subjects such as biochemistry, microbiology, cell biology and molecular biology.<br/>You will also gain insight into key essential processes and pathways within the cell, like gene regulation, enzyme activity, metabolism and more.<br/>Throughout the course, you will benefit from:<br/>• being part of a learning community that conducts cutting edge research into areas such as cancer, genomics, microbiology, food safety, ageing and memory, and translation medicine<br/>• access to brand-new facilities that include equipment used in modern pharmaceutical, nutritional and clinical laboratories<br/>• option of a placement year to develop your employability and career prospects<br/>• final year research project - allows you to focus your studies on your specific interests and career goals.<br/>A wide array of optional modules allows you to shape your studies to match your own interests and career ambitions.

It's not too late to study at the UK's best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024).<br/><br/>UWL's world-class facilities and outstanding teaching will give you all the tools you need to succeed. Musicians can rehearse in performance rooms, audio recording spaces and a 200 seat black box studio. Pilots can brave the storm in the Boeing 737 flight simulator. Lawyers can perfect their argument in the mock courtrooms, and chefs can whip up delicious creations in industry-standard kitchens and serve real customers at Pillars, the student-run fine-dining restaurant located on campus.<br/><br/>You'll also be learning in the world's best student city (2023 QS Best Student Cities) - think Saturday afternoons in Covent Garden, study sessions in the British Library and live concerts in the O2 arena. With scholarships and bursaries reserved for Clearing applicants, no ambition is out of reach!