Why choose Biochemistry BSc Honours at Middlesex?

Our course has a strong focus on practical learning and developing skills applied to biochemistry research and practice.

 

You will be introduced to new ideas and technologies that are applied to some of the biggest health and environmental problems of today.

 

You'll have the option of specialising in medical biochemistry in years 2 and 3 for an award in BSc Honours Medical Biochemistry.

 

What you will gain

As well as in-depth knowledge on the subject, you will also gain a wide range of skills relating to some of the biggest current issues in public health as well as the key techniques required in biomedicine and biotechnology.

 

We’ll teach you how to think like a biochemist.

 

You will have the knowledge and skills in medical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and public health education and the ability to undertake biochemical research related to human health. You will also gain numeracy, research, collaboration and presentation skills.

 

You’ll develop essential research, diagnostic, and laboratory skills. The academic and professional skills gained on this course will prepare you for a variety of careers within a hospital or private labs in the health sector, research institutions, and pharmaceutical and biotech industries. You’ll have the chance to pursue your interests with optional modules and individual assignments.

 

We have some of the UK’s best laboratories, equipped with the latest tech. Our Hatchcroft Building houses specialist bioscience and chemistry labs, microbiology, cell and tissue culture labs, the cancer research lab, the mass spectrometry facility and medical engineering labs, to name just a few. You’ll have access to all the latest equipment you need to develop your skills and launch a career.

 

Following graduation, you could also choose to continue your studies at postgraduate or PhD level.

 

What you will learn

You’ll study the subject with a focus on applications to research, medicine and industry. Core themes will include biochemistry, molecular biology, chemistry and bioinformatics.

 

You’ll learn through a series of practice-focused activities, interactive classes and workshops. This mixed learning style will ensure you’re practising your skills in hypothesis formation, data collection, analysis, and interpretation as you learn.

 

In addition, you’ll get the chance to become a member of the Middlesex Biochemical Society and gain experience as part of different research groups.