BSc (Hons) Biochemistry (Chester) (including a Foundation Year)

Biochemists are at the forefront of advances in many fields, including medicine, genetics, pharmaceuticals, toxicology, forensic science and food science.

Studying the Biochemistry (Chester) degree you will acquire the knowledge and techniques that you will need to begin to approach contemporary biological problems and to start to look for solutions.

Our Biochemistry (Chester) degree is taught by enthusiastic academic and professional staff who will provide continuous support throughout your studies at Chester Medical School.

The academic staff are research active and continually strive to promote research within areas of Biochemistry, in which they have published research findings and discussed their work at national and international conferences. You will have the opportunity to join a research team to undertake your research dissertation in the final year.

This course is designed to develop your interest in understanding the biochemistry of life and how biochemical processes are involved in health and disease. You will acquire the knowledge and techniques needed to approach biological and clinical problems.

Biochemistry graduates are highly sought after in the NHS, the pharmaceutical industry and in medical research laboratories.

During your dissertation project you will conduct novel experiments and write up a thesis. In the past, some students’ work has been credited in scientific publications.