Biochemistry with Research Placement (Hons) University of Huddersfield

Overview

By combining chemistry and biology, the Biochemistry with Research Placement (Hons) course at University of Huddersfield  provides a deep understanding of the molecular basis of life while preparing you to contribute to a fast-moving and innovative field at the forefront of modern science.

You’ll learn from expert academics through lectures, seminars, and practical sessions in our £18.2-million biological sciences facilities, equipped with modern scientific instruments. After your first two years, you’ll undertake a compulsory research placement year, giving you the opportunity to work in the UK or abroad within an academic or industrial setting.

Your Career

Graduates from our Biological Sciences courses can consider a wide range of career options in areas such as medical research, the NHS, molecular sciences, medical genetics, pharmaceuticals, developing scientific patents, medical sales or marketing, medical writing and teaching.

Previous graduates have gone on to work in roles such as Clinical Bioinformatician at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Laboratory Technician at ALS, Microbiology Medical Laboratory Technician at IDEXX Laboratories and Nuclear Medicine Sales Executive at Bartec Technologies.