Biochemistry, BSc (Hons)

Our Biochemistry course is focused on preparing you for a future career that makes a big difference. Studying at Aston gives you unrivalled hands-on experience, world-class facilities and specialist teaching.In addition, your integrated placement year will give you the opportunity to put your knowledge into practice. You can undertake placements in hospital, industrial or research laboratories, as well as non-laboratory settings.As a biochemist, you’ll help to comprehend and resolve biological problems through the use of molecular expertise and processes. You will help to lead the way in developing new thinking, techniques and technology in the fields of:

• medicine

• pharmaceutics

• biotechnology

• agriculture

• nutrition

International students and post-study work visaAston University is a diverse, close community and welcomes international students. Students from over 120 different countries choose to study with us every year. Aston is not only a great place to study, based in the centre of Birmingham it’s also a great place to live.The new post-study work visa enables international students to remain in the UK for two years after they have completed their studies to find work. For more information visit the government website (https://homeofficemedia.blog.gov.uk/2019/10/14/fact-sheet-graduate-immigration-route/).For International Students intending to do a foundation year, visit ONCAMPUS (https://www.oncampus.global/uk/campuses/aston-university/foundation-programmes/ufp.htm).Course overviewBiochemistry at Aston has been designed in conjunction with representatives from major pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies; as well as from our specialist biosciences researchers.During your time on the course you could get to:

• Design your own practical experiments including producing and testing antibiotics.

• Research how cells communicate as part of our cell membrane research group.

• Take part in a Dragons Den style pitch for new innovations in biotechnology, aimed at solving current industrial problems.

This course is part of the School of Biosciences which sits within the College of Health and Life Sciences. Please note we do not offer a Foundation Programme, if you select year 0 on your application form this will be amended to year 1 at admissions review stage.