Course Overview - Biochemistry with a Foundation Year
**Help solve 21st Century problems in health, agriculture and the environment through the study of how living organisms function at molecular level. Whether youre looking for a change of career, or may not have the scientific background or entry requirements for a degree in Biochemistry, our Foundation Year offers the opportunity to fill any knowledge gaps and build your confidence.**
This programme is designed for students who do not meet the requirements for direct entry to Stage 1 of our degree courses, and is an excellent conversion course for applicants who have shown ...
**Help solve 21st Century problems in health, agriculture and the environment through the study of how living organisms function at molecular level. Whether youre looking for a change of career, or may not have the scientific background or entry requirements for a degree in Biochemistry, our Foundation Year offers the opportunity to fill any knowledge gaps and build your confidence.**<br/><br/>This programme is designed for students who do not meet the requirements for direct entry to Stage 1 of our degree courses, and is an excellent conversion course for applicants who have shown academic ability in non-science subjects. <br/><br/>Learning from inspirational academics working at the cutting-edge of research, you will develop the practical experience, scientific knowledge and transferable skills needed to meet your goals, both academically and in your chosen profession. <br/><br/>**Reasons to study Biochemistry with a Foundation Year at Kent**<br/>* Our foundation year offers you the flexibility to progress to degrees across our Division of Natural Sciences. You may choose a degree in Biochemistry, but equally you could opt for a degree within another area of Biosciences, or Chemistry, Forensic Science or Sport and Exercise Sciences. <br/><br/><br/>* Regular investment in our laboratories ensures you learn in a world-class environment. <br/><br/><br/>* Our lecturers are both innovative teachers and active researchers. Two of our academic staff have been awarded National Teaching Fellowships. <br/><br/><br/>* Study a wide range of modules and build your degree around your interests. <br/><br/><br/>* Focus on your future with expert careers advice and the opportunity to take a paid Summer Studentship, giving you valuable hands-on experience in our research labs. <br/><br/><br/>* We collaborate with research groups in industry and academia and have excellent links with local employers, including the NHS, Lonza and Sekisui Diagnostics, Roche, Sanofi and Pfizer. <br/><br/><br/>* Get involved with science outside of the lab by joining Kent BioSoc. This student-run society holds a seminar series, academic talks, trips and social events. <br/><br/><br/>**What youll learn**<br/>* In your foundation year, you study compulsory modules in biology, chemistry and scientific methods, plus a choice of optional modules. On successful completion of the foundation year, you will have reached a standard above A level and so be fully equipped to tackle a BSc degree course. <br/><br/><br/>* In the first year of your Biochemistry degree, you will start by gaining an insight into key biological and chemical disciplines, including biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, microbiology and physiology. <br/><br/><br/>* Next you’ll build on this knowledge and develop your skills as a bio scientist to cover areas such as gene regulation, cell biology and metabolism. <br/><br/><br/>* In your final year, you will tailor your degree to your interests through optional modules and a research project of your choice based on laboratory work, literature or data analysis. <br/>