Bachelor of Biochemistry - University of Birmingham · Birmingham, UK

Year one at Edgbaston builds a biochemistry foundation through cell biology and physiology, chemistry for biochemists, biosciences skills and enterprise, genetics, molecular biosciences and microbiology, and physical biochemistry. You develop laboratory technique, scientific writing, and the chemical and biological concepts used across the degree. Teaching links molecules with living systems so you can connect theory to experimental practice. By the end of the year you should be ready for membranes energy and metabolism, advanced chemistry, and genetic engineering in year two.

• Cell Biology & Physiology — Core · 20 credits · Semester 1
• Chemistry for Biochemists I — Core · 20 credits · Semester 1
• Discovering Biosciences Skills and Enterprise — Core · 20 credits · Full Term
• Genetics I — Core · 20 credits · Semester 2
• Molecular Biosciences and Microbiology — Core · 20 credits · Full Term
• Physical Biochemistry — Core · 20 credits · Semester 2

Year two develops intermediate biochemistry through membranes energy and metabolism, chemistry for biochemists II, communication and enterprise, and genetic engineering and data science. You apply analytical methods to metabolic pathways and molecular data with greater independence. Modules strengthen experimental design, data handling, and the ability to communicate scientific findings clearly. You leave the year prepared for experimental design analysis and interpretation of biochemical data in year three that consolidates your research pathway.

• Membranes, Energy and Metabolism — Core · 20 credits · Semester 1
• Chemistry for Biochemists - II — Core · 20 credits · Semester 2
• Communication and Enterprise — Core · 20 credits · Full Term
• Genetic Engineering and Data Science — Core · 20 credits · Full Term

Year three completes your biochemistry degree through experimental design analysis and interpretation of biochemical data that draws on earlier cell biology, chemistry, genetics, and metabolism learning. You plan and evaluate investigations with professional documentation and critical reflection. The year consolidates laboratory judgement, scholarly writing, and evidence-based thinking valued by graduate employers. Graduates are prepared for biochemist, biomedical scientist, molecular biologist, cell biologist, clinical biochemist, medical scientist, and research scientist pathways across research, healthcare, and industry.

• Experimental design, analysis & interpretation of biochemical data — Core · 20 credits · Semester 1