Medical Biochemistry (Hons) University of Malta

Overview

Medical Biochemistry is the interface between cellular biology, medicine and chemistry and gives an understanding of how the human body functions, the molecular changes that result in disease and how this knowledge may be applied to the development of therapeutic agents and diagnostic technologies. You will develop a strong foundation in processes that determine the functions of the cell and the human body. This includes the chemical, cellular, genetic, metabolic and homeostatic aspects of biochemistry.

This Medical Biochemistry (Hons)  at the University of Malta   has been designed to offer the students an opportunity to learn and discuss, including through practical sessions, current topics in the areas of DNA technology, molecular genetics, protein chemistry, cell-signalling, cancer biology, haematology, immunology, gene therapy, neuroscience, bioinformatics, molecular modelling, drug design, molecular pharmacology, cellular differentiation and embryology, statistical analysis, scientific writing and presentation skills.

Career opportunities

• As a graduate, the skills you acquire in applied molecular sciences and independent thinking will prepare you for a number of employment opportunities in research and product development in the pharmaceutical industries, biotechnology, medical science and academia. 

• You may pursue further postgraduate qualification leading to a Masters of Science in a number of related fields including; biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology or a Masters in Biomedical Sciences in areas of Cell therapy and tissue banking, haematology, molecular biology and genetics and neuroscience. PhD programmes are also available in these areas of science.