BSc Biological Sciences (Biochemistry)

The Biological Sciences (Biochemistry) BSc course at the University of Leicester provides students with a detailed, comprehensive understanding of the molecular events taking place in living systems. Advancements in biochemistry are rapidly revolutionizing medicine, agriculture and the environmental sciences. This course allows students to become part of that advancement, and understand one of the fastest-growing areas of scientific research.Course Content: In your first year, you will be introduced to the basic concepts of biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology and microbiology, and will gain an understanding of chemical principles. As you progress, you will delve deeper into the subject, focusing in detail on areas such as infectious disease and immunology, cancer, diabetes and neurodegenerative disease. In your final year, you will undertake independent research on your chosen project in a laboratory or a comprehensive literature review in a modern area of biochemistry.Key Modules: These include Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Bioenergy and Biotechnology, Biochemical Interactions of Parasites and Hosts, Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology, Biomolecules and Cells, Cell Signalling, Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Advanced Topics in Biochemistry, and Immunity and Infection.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirements for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).Future Careers: Graduates of this course can go on to work in a range of roles, including biomedical scientist, research scientist, toxicologist, healthcare scientist, analytical chemist, and more. The course also provides a strong foundation for those wishing to undertake postgraduate study in a related field.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.