BSc (Hons) Biochemistry at London Metropolitan University

This Biochemistry BSc course will give you the practical skills you need to pursue a career in biochemistry, as well an excellent working knowledge of biological molecules, metabolic processes, and information transfer and processing in living systems. There is also an opportunity to take part in a 15-week work placement as part of the undergraduate course.

Faculty: School of Human Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Anatomy & Physiology 1, Anatomy & Physiology 2, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Fundamentals of Molecular Biology, General Microbiology, Laboratory Skills and Techniques, Professional Studies. Year 2: Fundamentals of Medicinal Chemistry (for Biosciences), Human Immunity, Metabolism, Methods of Bioanalytical Analysis, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Infection Control, Parasitology, Work Placement (for Life Sciences). Year 3: Biochemical Pathology, Clinical Biochemistry (for Biosciences), Genomics, Project, Systems Pathology (for Biosciences), Toxicology, Energy Metabolism & Endocrinology, Programming for Science.

Career pathways

Biosciences graduates have gone on to exciting careers as researchers, science technicians and medical laboratory assistants at companies such as Health Services Laboratory, Imperial College Healthcare and the Scientists Laboratory. This course provides an entry point into graduate studies at MSc or PhD level, either studying at London Met or at other educational establishments or research institutes.

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