Course summary

Our Royal Society of Biology accredited Medical Biochemistry degree explores the molecular nuts and bolts of living organism, with particular emphasis on disease and avenues for therapy. Advances in the biosciences are having a profound impact on our daily lives, from human health to conservation, making it a hugely rewarding area to study and work in. Studying at Birmingham means you'll benefit from high-technology facilities and teaching from world-renowned experts in their field. The Medical Biochemistry course builds on the framework of our Biochemistry programmes, with a diverse range of optional modules in second and final year. We start with the foundations of chemistry, cell biology and genetics and lead you right up to cutting-edge research questions in the final year. With the syllabus of the Medical Biochemistry course, you will acquire a wide range of skills, with particular emphasis on data analysis, experimental design and problem solving. Skills acquired in this course enable careers not just in the life science, but across a wide range of professions. Check out our collection of related research stories to see how biochemical research inspires the course syllabus. This flexible course provides you with the opportunity to tailor a degree to match your own interests and goals, and have the unprecedented opportunity to join one of our research groups, working on live research projects. The course combines practical work and theory allowing you to develop a wide range of skills and knowledge. This programme has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. Accredited degree programmes contain a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of employers.