Biological Sciences (Biochemistry)

What makes Biochemistry at Worcester special?

Biochemistry is key to many advances in 21st Century science. It underpins our understanding of how cells work and has led to the adoption of new treatments for many diseases. Biochemists are at the heart of exploring the data from the Human Genome Project and helping to build a future where medicine becomes personalised and more effective.

The core of the course investigates human health, from the processes that cause cancer to the progression of Alzheimer's disease. You will be taught by experts in the field who research actively into the biochemistry of leukaemia, human nutrition and neuroscience. You will also study Genetics, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Immunology and Bioinformatics on your course, all of which are designed to help you access any of a large number of career opportunities open to the graduate Biochemist. At Worcester you will also benefit from small class sizes and easy access to the lecturing staff in the course team, helping you to study in a friendly and productive learning environment.

Key features

• Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology who praised the comprehensive range of skills included in the students’ “skills passport” and positive learning environment

• Opportunities to explore some of the most fascinating fields in science, including neuroscience, cancer immunology and plant developmental genetics

• Excellent active research partnerships with many UK and international institutions

• New laboratories and extensive specialist equipment - an inspiring environment for you to develop your ideas

• Study in a friendly, supportive and inspirational environment

• Opportunity to undertake a research project of your own choice in Year 3. Recent projects have included the impact of SuFu gene knockouts on growth and development of cells, the effect of Gli1 gene knockouts on cell proliferation, trialling the impact of hydroxyurea and other drugs on acute myeloid leukaemia cells, comparing the impact of chlorhexidine against other antimicrobial agents on oral plaque bacteria and the role of BCAT1 CXXC motifs in acute myeloid leukaemia

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 focussed 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.

• First in the UK for sustained employment and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.

• First in the UK for quality education – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.

• Ofsted Outstanding in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.

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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