BSc Biochemistry

Why study Biochemistry at Aberystwyth University? This degree will give you a solid foundation in the study of cellular, molecular and chemical biology. You will become familiar with the application of molecular techniques including DNA extraction, sequencing and analysis; gel electrophoresis for the separation and functional analysis of proteins; and biophysical characterisation of enzyme-catalysed reaction kinetics and thermodynamics. The University has extensive research and teaching labs equipped with the latest equipment, including bioimaging facilities, high-throughput DNA sequencing, proteomics, metabolomics and spectroscopic platforms. You can enhance your career prospects by studying this course with an integrated year in industry (C701). Our Biochemistry teaching staff are recognised as expert and innovative educators. Other courses which may be of interest to you include MBiol Biochemistry (C709) and BSc Biochemistry with foundation year (C70F). The majority of teaching staff in the Department of Life Sciences are qualified to PhD level and are research active. Vocational courses also have staff whose background lies within industry. The Department has a large number of research only staff with whom students may have contact.

IELTS 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component

International students: £21,875 per year

UK students: £9,790 per year

UK/Home: £9,790 per year

International: £21,875 per year

September

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• Aberystwyth, United Kingdom