This degree will provide you with a thorough understanding of modern biochemistry, opening up a wide range of career opportunities in medicine, research and biotechnology industries to name a few. Modern biochemistry covers a wide area including molecular cell biology, molecular genetics, biotechnology, metabolism, and nutrition, and underpins all current advances in the biomedical sciences. There is a constant requirement for graduates with expertise in understanding and handling both DNA and proteins, who can apply their skills to problems in medicine and pharmaceutical, agrochemical and biotechnological industries. This course provides a thorough training in contemporary biochemistry. You will have a thorough understanding of the fundamental aspects of cell biology, biochemistry and genetics. You will have undertaken practical studies in cell biology, and molecular genetics, analysis of proteins and enzymes, and gene cloning. Through a major project, which may be lab, bioinformatics or literature based, you will have carried out your own research and developed transferable skills in presentation, interpretation and criticism of scientific data. Your research skills will have developed to a level that allows you to compete for the best postgraduate positions.