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.