BSc Biochemistry

Are you fascinated by the molecular fundamentals of life and the chemical processes occurring in living organisms? If you are, then biochemistry is the degree for you.

Biochemistry is a science which seeks to understand how cellular activity determines organism level outcome. You will learn how the regulation of gene expression and protein function controls every aspect of cell behaviour, from cell division and cancer to cellular metabolism, obesity, protein degradation and neurodegenerative disease.

With practical experience from term one, you will be trained by scientists who are leaders in the fields of biochemistry and the molecular basis of disease. This teaching will ensure you graduate Biochemistry BSc with the core skills needed to be successful in your future profession with potential careers from laboratory scientist to data analyst, patent law and teaching.

Through optional modules and research projects, you can tailor the course to focus on the specific areas of biochemistry that interests you. Our core first year content gives you the option to refine your biochemistry degree path at the end of year one to Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine BSc (C741) or Biochemistry and Genetics BSc (CC47).

BSc or MSci?

MSci degrees are undergraduate-level courses which last for four years and have an integrated master's qualification. They are the equivalent to a BSc plus a master's level qualification.

The MSci provides additional intensive laboratory research and the opportunity for you to add in industrial experience to enhance your future career prospects.