BSc (Hons) Biochemistry

Discover life at its most fundamental level.

On this BSc (Hons) Biochemistry degree, accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), you’ll learn how biochemists fight disease, edit genomes, develop new fuels, and understand human and animal development.

By exploring the latest scientific theory through lab training, you'll gain the skills and expertise to become a professional biochemist and apply for Associate Membership of the RSB upon graduation.

Course highlights

• Experiment with the latest biochemistry techniques, such as protein purification and real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), both vital in developing vaccines and medical testing.
• Study genes and clone DNA in our molecular biology research labs, globally regarded as some of the best available at a university.
• Learn from academics involved in trailblazing research at our Institute of Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences and the Centre for Enzyme Innovation.
• Get involved with the European Xenopus Resource Centre, one of the largest frog resource facilities in the world.
• Have the opportunity to study abroad on a summer research placement at a European university.
• Be eligible to apply for Associate Membership of the Royal Society of Biology when you graduate, which includes access to exclusive grants and awards.

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This programme has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology following an independent and rigorous assessment. Accredited degree programmes contain a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills and prepare graduates to address the needs of employers. The accreditation criteria require evidence that graduates from accredited programmes meet defined learning outcomes, including subject knowledge, technical ability and transferable skills.

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