Biochemistry and Human Biology BSc (Hons)

Keele University

Combine the fascinating study of how life and the systems within it exist at a molecular level with the intriguing exploration of the human body in health and disease, to make advances in medicine, veterinary medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology. Our accredited programme will equip you with the problem solving, creative thinking and research skills to pursue a wide variety of careers.

- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology - Top 10 in England for Biochemistry (National Student Survey, 2021)- Develop your core practical skills in Keele's state-of-the-art laboratories- Enhance your employability with the opportunity to spend a year in industry- Human Biology at Keele is Top 10 in England for student positivity NSS 2023 (Broad-based universities) based on overall student satisfaction, which is an average score across 27 questions asked in the NSSBiochemistry modules cover five core themes: macromolecular structure-function, metabolism and its control, genetics, cell biology and the applications of chemistry in the study of these. The course will give you a broad and varied grounding in modern biochemistry. You will explore the structure and function of biological molecules and metabolic processes, core chemical concepts and their application to the biological sciences and molecular cell biology. You will further develop skills in communicating to range of target audiences including producing a product information leaflet on an allocated drug or medication detailing key information on the structure, function and biological activity. These communication skills are further developed later in the course in a variety of formats, such as experimental project reports, literature reviews, research posters.Your studies in human biology are carefully designed to enable common understanding of the fundamentals of human biology that underpin all areas of biological study. You will explore compulsory modules in physiology, anatomy and the fundamentals of biology - from a cellular and molecular level to the evolution of complex living organisms. As you advance on the degree you will further develop your skills in molecular techniques and experimental design, data analysis, presentation and communication of information and team-working. Using case-based learning and working within a group, you will investigate the real life applications of human biology in the diagnosis, treatment and management of human disease. You will design, package, market and test an assay kit. To add breadth and depth to your learning, you will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of optional modules enabling you to personalise your degree to suit your career aspirations or interests.

Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.