Biochemistry with Medical Biochemistry

Biochemists study the molecular basis of life. This underpins our fundamental understanding of human health and disease and also supports applied science like drug discovery, diagnostics and biotechnology. The first two years of the MSci are identical to our BSc programmes.

You can tailor the course to suit your interests by combining your study of biochemistry with a choice of optional units. These currently include subjects relevant to medicine such as infectious disease, microbiology, pharmacology and physiology. Your third year focuses on medically relevant aspects of biochemistry, such as those relating to cancer, cardiovascular disease and drug design.

Teaching is delivered through a combination of lectures, interactive workshops and small-group tutorials, and we achieve excellent student satisfaction. We focus on the development of your practical and research skills throughout the first two years.