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Biochemistry

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Biochemistry
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Biochemistry is the branch of science that explores the chemical processes within and related to living organisms.  

Studying biochemistry allows you to appreciate how the processes of life function at the molecular level. At Essex, you are taught by an international team of experts at the forefront of their fields. We specialise in structure-function relationships of biomolecules, which offers insight into the interactions that occur in the complex cellular pathways that control vision and cell death. In your final year you have the opportunity to contribute to exciting current research projects in our state-of-the-art labs. At Essex, you will learn to think and behave like a scientist.

Why study here?
  • We are ranked 16th in the UK for overallstudent satisfaction for Biosciences in the National Student Survey 2022.
  • Our teaching is underpinned by research – new ideas and theories are tested in the classroom.
  • You gain a solid grounding across a range of related topics, with the chance to contribute to real-world research projects in your final year of study.

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Biochemistry student in a small lab using a microscope to conduct research

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Student in a lab coat performing an experiment

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Students chatting and working together in a communal learning space

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Students in a lab using microscopes

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Fancy discovering what student life at Essex is like? Want to learn more about the School of Life Sciences? Find out more by talking to Theo, an undergraduate student studying BSc Biochemistry.

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"Biochemistry offers a lot, you can focus solely on biochemistry, or mix it up with modules like biophysics or bioinformatics. I really enjoyed my final research project, it was my first taste of what research would be like. I had a great relationship with my supervisor, he was patient and always willing to explain things."
Bethany Hampshire BSc Biochemistry
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Biochemistry courses in Clearing for 2023

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BSc Biochemistry

Study mode:

Full-Time

Campus:

Colchester Campus

Course options:

Study Abroad

Placement Year

Biochemistry is the branch of science that explores the fundamental chemical processes within living organisms. Biochemistry considers molecular-level processes across a range of disciplines including genetics, microbiology, forensics and medicine.

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BSc Biochemistry (Including Foundation Year)

Study mode:

Full-Time

Campus:

Colchester Campus

Our BSc Biochemistry (including foundation year) will be suitable for you if your academic qualifications do not yet meet our entry requirements for the three-year version of this course and you want a programme that improves your skills to support your academic performance. This four-year course includes a foundation year (known as Year Zero) which is delivered by our Essex Pathways Department, followed by a further three years of study in our School of Life Sciences.

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Integrated Master in Science: Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Study mode:

Full-Time

Campus:

Colchester Campus

Course options:

Study Abroad

Placement Year

With over 100 years of staggering advances in the field, the time to study biochemistry and biotechnology is now. At Essex, you’ll have the opportunity to explore how the processes of life function at molecular level and learn how biotechnology is addressing real-world problems and challenges.

Biochemistry is rapidly expanding and there has never been a more exciting time to study this subject.

Our curriculum is constantly evolving to reflect the latest findings and their applications in biochemistry. At Essex you learn in a friendly and supportive atmosphere and benefit from a research-led education, taught by experts.

Why study here?
  • Carry out your own 16-week research project based in an academic, industrial or clinical setting.
  • Study specialist modules taught by academic staff, industry experts and clinicians with the academic and hospital environment.
  • Graduate with the skills and expertise in demand from industry.
"I decided to study at Essex because it offered the best modules for acquiring the necessary skills, as well as the opportunity to put these skills into practice. The work-based research project at Cancer Research UK enabled me to enter a real research environment and learn practical skills first-hand from people with great knowledge."
Ryan Blake MSc Cancer Biology, 2017
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Our School provides a stimulating environment for research training.

The research being conducted by members of staff and research students in our School of Life Sciences covers the whole spectrum of biology from genes, proteins, and cells through to whole organisms, communities, and entire ecosystems. We employ a range of state-of-the-art techniques covering all the biological sciences including biochemistry, biomedical science, environmental microbiology, marine biology, ecology, statistics, and computational approaches for biologists.

Why study here?
  • As one of the largest schools at our University, we offer a lively, friendly and supportive environment.
  • A dedicated study room allows all our students to have office space, a desk and a computer outside of the research laboratories.
  • We offer an innovative professional development scheme for doctoral students, unique to the University of Essex.
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Research Group: Protein Structure and Mechanisms of Disease
Our research group seeks to establish the link between structure and the physiological function of proteins.
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Our research group has particular strengths in epigenetics and chromatin structure.
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Subject area: Biomedical science
Our biomedical science degree options include our Applied degree with a year in an NHS placement, so you can put what you learn in the classroom in to practice.
Subject area: Biological sciences
Find out more about our range of biological sciences degrees, plus placement year and year abroad options.
Subject area: Genetics
Interested in biological sciences? Want to specialise in an important area of human health? Try a degree in genetics!

 

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