MBiolSci Biological Sciences (Biochemistry) with a Year in Industry

Course Overview This four-year MBiolSci in Biochemistry provides an advanced, research-focused education into the molecular mechanisms of life, from fundamental cellular processes to their critical role in diseases like cancer. You will master cutting-edge techniques in structural biology and drug discovery, learning how to target defective pathways for therapeutic breakthroughs. The final year is dedicated to an intensive research project, honing the high-level lab and analytical skills prized by employers and PhD programs. Key Program Highlights Final year dedicated to an intensive research project to refine advanced lab skills Expert training in structural biology through the Leicester Institute of Structural and Chemical Biology Focus on applying biochemical knowledge to therapeutic drug design and disease mechanisms Option to spend a Year in Industry or a Year Abroad between the second and third years Develops highly valued analytical, problem-solving, and transferable skills for diverse careers