BSc (Hons) Biochemistry

Biochemistry is the scientific study of the chemistry of living cells, tissues, organs and organisms.On this degree programme you will study how biochemistry affects our lives, from the discovery of new drugs and the design of new medical treatments , to the industrialisation of laboratory processes.Our links with industry provide you with fantastic opportunities to gain valuable experience in the biosciences industry during the placement year.

Our Biosciences graduates are highly sought after by employers in the industry due to the reputation of our teaching, the vocational element to our degrees and the fact that many of our students already have a year's work experience when they graduate which they gained in the sandwich year. Graduates can find employment in the pharmaceutical, food and drink, agrochemical and biotechnology industries as well as in industrial, academic and charity funded research. Some graduates also go on to work in health care and environment agencies.
Typical employers of recent graduates:
Pfizer
Denfleet Pharma Ltd
Health Protection Agency
GlaxoSmithKline
AstraZeneca
NHS Trusts
Lark Technology.

104 UCAS points

Eligible for Associate Membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry on graduation. All Biosciences graduates in Biochemistry are eligible for the Royal Society of Biology.
This programme has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. Advanced Degree Accreditation by the Society recognises academic excellence in the biosciences, and highlights degrees that educate the research and development leaders and innovators of the future. The Advanced Accreditation criteria require evidence that graduates from the programme meet defined sets of learning outcomes, including gaining a substantial period of research experience.