Biochemistry University of Liverpool

Overview

The Biochemistry programme at University of Liverpool  is a four-year programme, in which students first follow the three-year BSc in Biochemistry and then continue into a fourth year, subject to performance.

In the first three years, you’ll study a broad range of tailored modules including biochemical techniques, biomolecular structure, metabolism, cell biology and cell signalling, alongside the field of bioinformatics, multi-‘omics and molecular systems biology, with the opportunity to specialise and carry out your own research project.

The fourth (Master’s) year aims at developing enhanced research and personal skills for students seeking a high-level career in research (e. g. studying for a PhD or working in industry) or those seeking to enhance their qualification. Students will join a research team to undertake a significant research project. Students can also apply for a six-week summer research internship in the UK or overseas or apply to spend time working in industry or in other enterprises in the final year.

Careers

As a Biosciences graduate from the University of Liverpool, you will have an excellent set of career options ahead of you.

Typical types of roles/routes the graduates have gone on include:

• Postgraduate study: (MBiolSci, MSc, MRes, MPhil or PhD)
• Public sector – research institutes, government departments, the National Health Service, forensic science and the Environment Agency.
• Commercial sectors – pharmaceutical, food, biotechnology, water and agriculture industries.
• Journalists and information/liaison officers – by developments in molecular biology and biotechnology.
• Teaching profession by taking a postgraduate qualification (PGCE).
• Routes to postgraduate Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Science.

Recent employers and sectors:

• Pharmaceutical sector: Eli-Lilly, AstraZeneca, Glaxo SmithKline, NHS, Red X Pharma;
• Tourism/Conservation sector: Blue Planet Aquarium, Chester Zoo, RSPCA;
• Government/Legal sector: Crown Prosecution Service, The Environment Agency, Public Health England, Home Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Security and International Development;
• Media/Entertainment Sector: BBC;
• Corporate and Utilities sector: United Utilities, Vodafone, Unilever.