Biochemistry
Biochemistry is the use of molecular methods to investigate, explain and manipulate biological processes. The study of life at the molecular level continues to undergo dynamic expansion, leading to ever-increasing insights into topics as various as the origin of life, the nature of disease and the development of individual organisms. Powerful new techniques, such as those of molecular genetics and NMR spectroscopy, enable us to analyse biological phenomena in more and more precise molecular terms. These studies have led to valuable developments in drug design and synthesis, forensic science, environmental monitoring and a whole range of other areas. Furthermore, advances in biochemistry are largely responsible for the breakdown of traditional disciplinary boundaries between cell biology, medicine, physics and chemistry. You choose a project, plan your research programme, design your experiments and present your results to other researchers in the field. The experience gained is much valued by employers. The project also gives you the opportunity to reflect on your aptitude and enthusiasm for a research career.
Biochemistry Courses
- Molecular Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry and Microbiology
- Biology
- Pharmacology and Biochemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Biochemistry and Immunology.
A biochemistry degree opens up a range of careers in both industry and research in areas such as health, food and agriculture, and the environment
- agricultural, food and water
- biomedicine
- biotechnology
- Environmental sustainability
- pharmaceuticals.
- Analytical chemist
- Biomedical scientist
- Clinical research associate
- Clinical scientist, biochemistry
- Forensic scientist
- Physician associate
- Scientific laboratory technician