Course summary

Our Royal Society of Biology accredited Biochemistry BSc degree offers you the chance to specialise in areas such as Biology, Chemistry and Medicine. If you are fascinated by the molecular world, and wish to pursue a career in an area with a direct and growing impact on key societal issues, BSc Biochemistry at Birmingham is a great place to start. We put a particular emphasis on practical training and developing transferable skills that will be invaluable in a wide range of professional settings. With its specialist degree options, the course offers a fantastic opportunity to explore living organisms from a molecular and cellular perspective. Starting with the foundations of chemistry, cell biology and genetics and leading you right up to cutting-edge research questions in the final year which could see you working in one of our high-technology facilities, such as analysing metabolites using mass spectrometry in the Phenome Centre. 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.