For general minimum entry requirements please follow this link. Mature students, especially those on Access courses, are welcome to apply and will be assessed individually. It also involves the study of the structure of the components of living matter such as proteins and nucleic acids. The subject overlaps with other areas of biology such as molecular biology and genetics. In addition, biochemistry contributes to the design of new drugs and helps us to understand the nature of many diseases, for example, diabetes, sickle-cell anaemia and cancer.
Biochemistry also has a substantial input to the food, agricultural and biotechnological industries.
This course aims to develop your knowledge of chemistry, biology and biochemistry, as preparation for the more advanced topics of macromolecular structure, enzyme action, metabolism and gene cloning. It explores the techniques and concepts behind these areas along with their impact on society. You will develop your technical and scientific competence, deductive, analytical and communication skills as a preparation for a wide range of careers. The final year addresses a number of important topics in modern biology including cancer, immunology and recombinant DNA technology and includes a major research project. All students progressing to Year 3 have the possibility of a work placement arranged by course staff.