Biochemistry
Biochemistry sits at the boundary between biology and chemistry, exploring the molecular processes that underpin all living things. It asks how cells generate energy, how genetic information is stored and expressed, how proteins fold and function, how organisms respond to their environments, and what goes wrong at the molecular level in disease. These are questions with enormous practical significance, from the development of new medicines and vaccines to the engineering of crops and the diagnosis of genetic conditions.
Biochemistry is one of the most dynamic areas of modern science, and its methods and discoveries flow into medicine, biotechnology, food science, agriculture, and environmental research.
Edge Hill University offers this Biochemistry degree on a part-time basis, which gives you flexibility to combine your studies with other commitments while developing a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles of biochemistry. The programme explores the interface between biology and chemistry, combining teaching with extensive practical work in well-equipped laboratory facilities, as the course itself describes. You will develop skills in experimental design, data analysis, and the interpretation of biochemical evidence alongside a conceptual grounding in metabolism, molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, and structural biochemistry.
The programme includes a sandwich year option, a year abroad option, and work placement opportunities, giving you the chance to gain professional experience in research, industry, or healthcare settings.
Biochemistry graduates work in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, medical research institutions, hospitals, forensic laboratories, food and drink manufacturing, environmental agencies, and academic research. Many pursue postgraduate study, including MSc and PhD programmes in biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, or related disciplines, and doctoral research is a natural path for those drawn to scientific discovery. The analytical, laboratory, and data-handling skills developed in biochemistry are also valued in science policy, regulatory affairs, science writing, and technology consultancy.