BSc (Hons) Biochemistry

Explore diverse topics from biochemical studies on cell membranes and photosynthesis, to how our immune systems function, before putting your skills and knowledge into practice in the lab.Our biochemistry courses lie at the core of modern bioscience, allowing you to investigate the structure and function of biological systems at the molecular level. Throughout the course, you'll study proteins, enzymes, hormones and receptors. Crucially, you’ll also learn about the various ways that biochemistry can be applied to major challenges affecting humanity today, from how we sustainably feed a global population, to healthy ageing and how new drugs are designed. Alongside these core ideas in biochemistry, you’ll be exposed to cutting edge ideas in genetics, microbiology and plant sciences. From your first year you’ll study modules that span the molecular biosciences. Alongside these modules you’ll have the freedom to explore complementary topics across the breadth of bioscience, such as biomedicine, ecology, plant science and zoology. This flexibility allows you to study biochemistry in greater depth, keep your interests broad or even switch to another degree in the biosciences.Optional placement year, Study abroad