Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Biochemistry), BA (Hons)

Biochemistry explores the structure and function of life's fundamental components, such as proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids, and their interactions within living organisms. It has driven the development of essential technologies and instruments for the life and medical sciences. As a core element of medicine, biochemistry elucidates the molecular underpinnings of diseases and pathological conditions while advancing new therapeutics. Major pharmaceutical companies invest significantly in biochemical research to create drugs for cancer, infectious diseases, and other disorders. Additionally, it plays a key role in biotechnology, facilitating processes for producing foods, fuels, enzymes, and other proteins.