Biochemistry

Biochemistry is the science that explains how living things function at the most fundamental level. By studying the chemical processes and biological molecules that sustain life, you develop the understanding needed to address challenges in medicine, biotechnology, agriculture, and environmental science. The discipline examines the structure and function of proteins, nucleic acids, enzymes, and metabolic pathways, exploring how disruptions to these processes lead to disease and how interventions can be designed to correct them.

At the University of Lincoln, this three-year, full-time programme includes a sandwich year and a year abroad, as well as work placement opportunities. You will engage with the core areas of biochemistry, including cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, physiology, and pharmacology, developing both theoretical understanding and the laboratory skills that research and industrial careers depend on. The programme reflects the current state of a rapidly advancing field, incorporating developments in areas such as rational drug design, gene editing, and the application of biochemistry to personalised medicine.

The sandwich year and year abroad give you professional and international experience that enhances both your scientific depth and your employability, allowing you to apply your academic learning in real research or industrial settings before you graduate.

Graduates of Biochemistry work in pharmaceutical and biotechnology research and development, clinical research, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, and the growing field of biomedical technology. Many pursue postgraduate research in biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, or a related discipline, building towards careers in academic or industrial science. Others move into healthcare, science communication, public health, or patent law, where the combination of scientific literacy and analytical skill is valued.

The sandwich year and international experience the Lincoln programme provides are genuine advantages in a competitive graduate market.