Description

Explore the causes of disease at the molecular level. Discover a range of exciting and novel treatments strategies.

This programme allows you to specialise in the subject you're most interested in. You'll study the functions and interactions between essential biological molecules. This will allow you to investigate, analyse and understand the triggers for common biochemical disorders. If you want to discover the molecular changes associated with health and disease, this is the programme for you.

If you have a keen interest in biochemistry and the desire to focus on detailed mechanistic changes, this is the degree for you. In your first year, you'll gain an in-depth knowledge of human biology and biochemistry. In your second and third year, you'll specialise your studies. You will develop your understanding of normal metabolic pathways and physiology in health. Uncover the inherited and sporadic changes that cause prevalent diseases. We'll offer new insights into how our biological systems change in response to a variety of diseases. You'll conduct a detailed analysis of hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and more. 

Our team of academic and technical staff will interact with you during and after your studies. They're passionate about helping you achieve your ambitions. While studying, you'll develop your scientific knowledge and employability. Our focus on transferable and multidisciplinary skills give you a range of employment options when you graduate.

We give you the opportunity to take your learning to the next level with placements. Gain hands-on experience both at the University and in local industrial laboratories. We'll support you to organise short placements throughout your studies. Alternatively, you can choose to take part in a year-long external placement in industry.