Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Biochemistry

Program Description Biochemistry is the chemistry of life and on this course, Nottingham Trent University brings it off the page. Students will not only discover how this subject is vital to humanity, but even play a part in applying it to global challenges. Their journey will start with discovery of disease at a molecular level – preventing, diagnosing and treating – before looking at drug development, biological tools and genetically modified products. Students will be shown how this fascinating subject can be applied in everyday life from diabetes to cancer.

Nottingham Trent University gives the students lots of chances to apply their skills in the labs so they are a confident, work-ready graduate.

Students will develop an understanding of what is happening inside the cells of living organisms and how this has changed through the evolutionary process. With a focus on understanding the data, students will look at DNA / RNA synthesis, proteins and genetics and learn how these can unlock the diagnosis of biochemical disorders and human diseases. Understanding, analysing and drawing meaning from data is becoming increasingly important in industry. Nottingham Trent University has recently redeveloped this course to include bioinformatics skills across all years of the course. If students are really interested in this growing area of biochemistry, then they can also immerse themselves further by focusing on bioinformatics for their final year research project.

As the course is highly practical, students will get experience in cutting edge molecular biology techniques such as DNA/RNA technology, protein analysis, diagnostics, as well as bioinformatics. Students will also gain key biochemical skills such as biochemical catalysis, protein purification and enzyme kinetics.