BSc Medical Biochemistry with International Study at University of Manchester

Study overseas for a year to improve your employability through our four-year course. Learn how biochemistry can help us understand and treat diseases. Be introduced to a wide range of biological sciences topics in Year 1, before choosing more specialist course units in later years.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (includes year abroad)  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will gain a broad introduction to biological sciences, covering key concepts such as: biochemistry genetics anatomy physiology pharmacology molecular biology You will also study chemistry topics relevant to biology. Year 1 also introduces the essential data handling and laboratory skills required for all biological scientists. Year 1 compulsory units include Academic Tutorials Year 1, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, From Molecules to Cells, Introduction to Laboratory Science, Introduction to Experimental Biology - Molecular & Cellular Biology.

Career pathways

Our graduates become key employees in the efforts of such companies to develop new drugs targeted against specific enzymes, hormone receptors or other biologically important molecules. See how we support our students in building successful careers and discover the exciting opportunities our graduates pursue both inside and outside the laboratory: careers in biosciences.

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