Biological Sciences (Biochemistry)

On this course, you'll investigate human health, from the processes that cause cancer to the progression of Alzheimer's disease. You'll be taught by experts in the field who research actively into the biochemistry of leukaemia, human nutrition and neuroscience.
Biochemists are at the heart of helping to build a future where medicine becomes personalised and more effective.

On this course, you'll study Genetics, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Immunology and Bioinformatics, designed to help you access any of a large number of career opportunities open to the graduate Biochemist.

At Worcester, you'll have access to new laboratories and extensive specialist equipment, providing you with an inspiring environment in which to develop and test your ideas. You'll also benefit from small class sizes and easy access to the lecturing staff in the course team, meaning you'll learn in a friendly and productive atmosphere.

We have excellent active research partnerships with many UK and international institutions, and you'll undertake a research project of your own in your final year of study. Recent projects have included the impact of SuFu gene knockouts on growth and development of cells, trialling the impact of hydroxyurea and other drugs on acute myeloid leukaemia cells, and comparing the impact of chlorhexidine against other antimicrobial agents on oral plaque bacteria.

Work Experience

During your time at Worcester you’ll have the opportunity to take part in subject-related work experience and volunteering activities. In your second year you can choose to take a work experience module, enabling you to apply their scientific and personal skills within a real working environment.

Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.

At Worcester, small class sizes, supportive tutors, and professionally focused courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.

• University of the Year finalist in the Times Higher Education Awards 2025.

• First in the UK for sustained employment, further study or both, from any multidisciplinary university – Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2017 to 2025.

• First in the UK for quality education – Joint 1st in the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2025.

Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

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