Biological Sciences (Biochemistry)

Course description

Biochemistry is the study of living systems at a molecular level. Biochemists are interested in understanding the components that make up cells, how they are formed and how they interact to function. This includes, for example, understanding:

* how molecular machines actually 'work'

* how drugs bind and inhibit their targets

* how membranes and viruses interact

* how cell signals are transmitted

In this programme, you will study the structure and function of macromolecules such as proteins, nucleic acids and carbohydrates, and biological systems from cell extracts to whole organisms.

**Applications of biochemistry**

Biochemistry is the foundation for modern-day drug design and development and is based on the study of the 3D structure of drugs and their protein targets. It complements the field of pharmacology and drug delivery and has a number of other applications such as in the food, brewing and cosmetics industries.

**Flexibility**

Biological Sciences explores the study of living organisms, covering everything from the interactions of animals in their environment to how genes are expressed.

We offer 12 different biological sciences subject areas, including biochemistry. Regardless of your initial application choice, you will have the opportunity to explore aspects of each of our programmes in the early years and can choose to specialise in whichever one interests you.

Subjects

• Biochemistry