BSc Biochemistry
Colchester, United Kingdom
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Introduction
BSc Biochemistry
Biochemistry is the branch of science that explores the fundamental chemical processes within living organisms. Biochemistry considers molecular-level processes across a range of disciplines including genetics, microbiology, forensics and medicine. Because of this breadth, biochemistry is hugely important, and advances in this field over the past 100 years have been staggering. Itโs an exciting time to be part of this fascinating area of study.
At Essex, we specialise in structure-function relationships of biomolecules which offers insight into the interactions that occur in the complex cellular pathways that control vision and cell death. We also use computational approaches and bioinformatics to complement our research. On our BSc Biochemistry you study areas including
- Molecular enzymology
- Neurodegeneration
- Structural biology
- Bioenergetics
- Metabolism
In our large, friendly School, you learn through a combination of lectures, seminars and practical lab sessions, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and develop skills by doing experiments at the laboratory bench.
You gain a solid grounding across a range of related topics, with the chance to contribute to real-world research projects in your final year of study.
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Curriculum
Year 1
- Quantitative methods for Life Sciences
- Molecular Cell Biology
- Microbiology
- General and Organic Chemistry
- Genetics and Evolution
- Biochemistry of Macromolecules
- Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
- Transferable Skills in Life Sciences
Year 2
- Employability Skills for the Biosciences
- Molecular Biology: Genes, Proteins and Disease
- Cell Biology
- Metals in Biology
- Protein Bioinformatics
- Genome Science
- Proteins and Macromolecular Assemblies
Year 3
- Research Project in Life Sciences
- Structural and Molecular Enzymology
- Issues in Biomolecular Science
- Biomembranes and Bioenergetics
- Molecular Basis of Cancer
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Career Opportunities
You graduate ready to move into a wide variety of industrial and public sector careers, from the NHS to pharmaceuticals, forensic science, health and safety, teaching.
Our students have gone on to work in a number of laboratory-based roles in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, and in hospitals, clinics and healthcare companies. Others have gone on to work in sales, publishing and management, while others still have chosen to enhance their career opportunities by studying for MSc or PhD degrees.
Biochemistry and biomedical science courses also provide the ideal background for entry onto postgraduate medicine Programs, and many of our graduates have obtained places at medical schools across the UK.
Other recent graduates have gone on to work for the following high profile organisations:
- Bupa
- SAL Cambridge (microbiology samples)
- Postgraduate Pharmacology
- Postgraduate Nutrition
We also work with our University's Student Development Team to help you find out about further work experience,
internships, placements, and voluntary opportunities.
Program delivery
BSc Biochemistry: 3 years
BSc Biochemistry (Including Year Abroad): 4 years
BSc Biochemistry (Including Placement Year): 4 years
- Learn through a combination of lectures, laboratory sessions and coursework
- Gain experience collating and interpreting data, and reporting findings clearly and concisely
Program Admission Requirements
Show your commitment and readiness for Grad school by taking the GRE - the most broadly accepted exam for graduate programs internationally.