Medical Biochemistry | University of Huddersfield

Course summary

Curious about the molecular processes that cause cancer and degenerative disease? Looking to play a part in developing revolutionary new drugs and disease treatments?

This Medical Biochemistry BSc(Hons) course can help you realise your passions. Study with us and you could have the opportunity to make contributions in medical research, the pharmaceutical industry, and wider areas of healthcare.

On this course, you’ll gain a firm foundational knowledge in the molecular and cellular aspects of biology and the principles of drug action. In addition to learning theory, you’ll gain practical hands-on experience in the labs in our new £18.2-million facilities.

You’ll also be gaining real-world experience by participating in an optional supervised work placement in your area of interest, available after your second year. This placement year allows you to put your knowledge and skills to the test at sites in the UK or abroad.

Why Study Medical Biochemistry BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?
You’ll be learning from the best, as the University of Huddersfield has been rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. Not only that, but our teaching staff rank in the top five in England for the proportion who hold doctorates (HESA 2025).

Professional Bodies
This course is also accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis. As a student on this course, you’ll be able to apply for undergraduate membership of the Biochemical Society and The Physiological Society (UK). You’ll also be eligible for student affiliate membership of the Royal Society of Biology and upon successful graduation be eligible to apply for one year associate membership, this can help open up networks at a crucial time when applying for jobs.

Why Huddersfield?
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

Royal Society of Biology

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:: C741
Institution code:: H60

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Thursday 13 August - 8.00am to 6.00pm
Friday 14 August - 9.00am to 5.00pm
Saturday 15 August - 10.00am to 2.00pm
Sunday 16 August - closed

Monday 19 August to Thursday 22 August - 9.00am to 5.00pm
Friday 23 August: 09.00am to 4.00pm