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Biochemistry with Research Placement BSc (Hons)

University of Huddersfield

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Huddersfield Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Biochemistry is the branch of science that examines the chemical processes within living organisms, and biochemical research has the capacity to unlock stem cell therapies and overcome cancer and dementia. Tying together the disciplines of chemistry and biology, a degree in biochemistry helps you better understand the molecular basis of life while also preparing you to take part in an innovative field at the forefront of modern medicine, science research and other vital areas. This course offers a great starting point if you’re interested in making your own contributions to the biochemistry field or continuing to further study.


Why Study Biochemistry with Research Placement BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?

Based on the same framework as Biochemistry BSc(Hons), this course prepares you with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of biochemistry, with opportunities to develop research expertise while on placement. You’ll gain relevant real-world experience throughout this course. You’ll be taught by leading academics through lectures, seminars, and sessions, which will be supplemented by modern scientific instruments in our specialist, £18.2 million biological sciences labs. Following your first two years on the course, you’ll put your knowledge and skills to the test in a compulsory and supervised Research Placement Year. During this placement year, you’ll:
• Experience working in an active research environment in a lab within the University or within the industry in the UK or internationally.
• Explore employment opportunities within organisations related to your studies. 
• Network with potential employers and construct work experience profiles to prepare for a future career. This course will prepare you for a variety of potentially exciting careers, as well as for future study. You could work in medical research, the NHS, medical genetics, scientific patent development or pharmaceuticals.


Professional Bodies

This course has advanced accreditation from 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.

Tuition fees

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£ 17,600per year

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University information

University of Huddersfield

University of Huddersfield

  • University League Table

    65th

  • Campus address

    University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD1 3DH, England

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100% of permanent teaching staff are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy – Huddersfield is the first and only UK university to achieve this.
Strengths in teaching, employability, internationalisation and inclusiveness.
Huddersfield has a thriving international community of over 3,300 students from nearly 100 different nationalities.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    46th out of 94 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    131 58%

    44th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    52nd

    19

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    56th

    20

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