Non-Award
Biochemists study the molecular structures and processes that form the foundation of living matter.
In this course, you will study the core principles of chemistry, molecular structure and chemical reactivity, and how they are applied to biological molecules.
You'll study biological, medicinal and natural-product chemistry, plus complementary units in cell biology, molecular biology and molecular genetics.
You'll investigate molecular systems that regulate cell growth - including signalling and defence, and related metabolic pathways. You'll also study molecular recognition and its applications in biosensors, drug design and optimisation, and monitoring the impacts of exogenous compounds on living systems.
Within Biochemistry, you can choose to specialise in either Chemistry or Environmental Biology.
ChemistryIn this specialisation you will study advanced aspects of chemical science. You'll use complex equipment and procedures to understand the science that underpins biochemistry; and make, analyse and monitor chemicals in the environment.
Environmental BiologyEnvironmental scientists are needed to understand ecological functions and apply this knowledge to solve issues related to land degradation, urban and regional development, impacts of resources extraction and processing, biodiversity loss and pollution.
This specialisation focuses on the environmental applications of biochemistry. You'll develop skills in experimental design, statistics, critical thinking and communication - gaining the expertise to undertake environmental research and apply it to real-world challenges.