BSc (Hons) Biochemistry (Placement Year)

The Biochemistry with Placement Year BSc (Hons) course offered by Lancaster University provides a comprehensive exploration of the molecular processes within cells, their physiology, and how they interact. The course enables students to gain practical skills in biochemistry, and the opportunity to undertake a year-long industry placement in a research laboratory in the UK or abroad.Course Content: The Biochemistry with Placement Year course content includes modules to understand the structure and function of biological macromolecules, metabolic processes, cell biology, molecular genetics, and biochemical techniques. Along with these, students have the opportunity to study options such as Medical Microbiology, Cardiovascular Biology, and Cancer Biology. The course also includes a research project in the final year.Key Modules: Some key modules in this course are Biology: An Introduction to the Science of Life, Research Methods in Practice, Molecular Medicine, Clinical Immunology, Mechanisms of Disease, and New Horizons in Medicine.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.Future Careers: Graduates of the Biochemistry with Placement Year course can pursue various career opportunities in sectors such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, water and agriculture. Graduates are equipped to work in research roles in universities and industry, as well as in hospital laboratories, scientific publishing and teaching.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.