Biochemistry University of Leeds

Overview

Within the Biochemistry BSc course from University of Leeds You’ll develop a deep understanding of biochemical reaction mechanisms, genetic engineering, protein structure and function, biophysical methods and biochemistry of health and disease, whilst gaining subject-specific skills highly valued by prospective employers. This course has excellent career prospects with graduates entering a range of scientific and non-scientific careers with top employers.

You can tailor the course to suit your interests by combining your study of core biochemistry modules with a choice of optional and discovery modules.

This integrated Biochemistry course from University of Leeds gives you an additional year of specialist training, to study advanced research topics and undertake your own extended research project. You may also choose to apply for our 3 year BSc and transfer to an MBiol up until the end of your second year, subject to suitable academic performance.

Career opportunities

• We aim to equip you with the best possible skills for a variety of future careers. All of our degrees have a strong emphasis on practical based teaching, small group teaching, online learning and problem solving.
• Throughout the degree, you’ll gain a wide range of transferable skills which are highly valued by employers. Supported by the faculty student opportunity team, Leeds for Life scheme and your academic and personal tutor, you’ll be ideally placed to focus on your personal development and make the most of your time at university.
• A Leeds biochemistry degree is respected by scientific and non-scientific employers alike, due to the analytical, technical and quantitative character of the course. Our graduates have, for many years, experienced high employment rates and a high proportion quickly gain employment upon graduation.

Typical graduate careers include:

• Academic researcher
• Biomedical Scientist
• Biotechnologist
• Clinical Research Associate
• Forensic scientist
• Teaching
• Science communication