Biochemistry

University of Kent

Course overview - Tackle contemporary issues in health, agriculture, and the environment. Delve into the intricacies of living organisms at the molecular level, spanning from viruses and bacteria to humans, plants, and other complex organisms. Utilise your expertise and skills to effect meaningful change.By learning from inspirational academics who are at the forefront of research, you'll acquire practical experience, scientific knowledge, and transferable skills that can help you achieve your academic and professional objectives.Accreditation - This Biochemistry degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB).You’ll gain an insight into key biological and chemical disciplines, including biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, microbiology and physiology. Your skills as a bioscientist will develop and you'll discover areas such as gene regulation, cell biology and metabolism. Tailor your degree to your interests with a research project based on laboratory work, literature or data analysis.How you'll study - Teaching includes lectures, laboratory classes, workshops, problem-solving sessions and tutorials. You have an Academic Adviser who you meet with at regular intervals to discuss your progress, and most importantly, to identify ways in which you can improve your work further so that you reach your full potential.Your future: Graduate with an excellent grounding in scientific knowledge and extensive laboratory experience. During your studies, you’ll also develop key transferable skills in research, critical thinking, analytical abilities and problem solving.Our dedicated Careers and Employability team are here to support you with a range of workshops to develop your skills and confidence at every stage of your degree. Plus there’s advice and support to prepare you for placements and life after you graduate from Kent.

School of Biosciences