Curious about the molecular processes that cause cancer and degenerative disease? Looking to play a part in developing revolutionary new drugs and disease treatments? This Medical Biochemistry course can help you realise your passions. Study with us and you could have the opportunity to make contributions in medical research, the pharmaceutical industry, and wider areas of healthcare.

 

On this course, you’ll gain a firm foundational knowledge in the molecular and cellular aspects of biology and the principles of drug action. In addition to learning theory, you’ll gain practical hands-on experience in the labs in our new £18.2-million facilities.

 

Some of the core modules you’ll learn on this course include:

• Molecular and Cellular Biology
• Biochemistry
• Immunology and Infection

 

You’ll also be gaining real-world experience by participating in an optional supervised work placement in your area of interest, available after your second year. This placement year allows you to put your knowledge and skills to the test at sites in the UK or abroad. This course is also accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, allowing you to apply for associate membership upon completion. This opens the door to networking opportunities when the time comes to apply for jobs.

 

Why study Medical Biochemistry BSc(Hons)

You’ll be learning from the best, as the University of Huddersfield has been rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. Not only that, but our teaching staff rank in the top three in England for the proportion who hold doctorates (HESA 2022).