Biochemistry with Neuroscience

Biochemistry with neuroscience connects two of the most dynamic fields in contemporary life science. Biochemistry examines the molecular processes that underlie all living systems, including how proteins are structured and function, how cells generate and use energy, and how genetic information is expressed. Neuroscience focuses on the nervous system and the brain, asking how neurons communicate, how complex behaviours emerge from neural circuits, and what goes wrong in neurological and psychiatric conditions.

Together, they give you the molecular tools to understand the biological basis of brain function and disease.

At the University of Keele, this three-year, full-time programme explores the relationship between molecular biology and neurological processes, examining how biochemical mechanisms underpin conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and diabetes. You will study protein chemistry, cell signalling, genetics, neuropharmacology, and the molecular biology of disease, developing both theoretical understanding and practical laboratory skills in Keele's research-equipped facilities. The programme includes a sandwich placement year for substantial professional experience in a research or industry setting, a year abroad to broaden your scientific perspective, and work placement integrated into the course.

This combination of features means you graduate with both academic depth and genuine hands-on experience across different environments.

A typical entry tariff of 104 points reflects an accessible but rigorous admissions profile. Graduates from biochemistry with neuroscience programmes go on to careers in pharmaceutical and biotechnology research, clinical trials, neuroscience research, drug discovery and development, medical communications, regulatory affairs, and healthcare science. The programme also provides a strong foundation for graduate entry into medicine or for postgraduate study in neuroscience, biochemistry, pharmacology, or related biomedical fields.

Many graduates pursue doctoral research in areas such as neurodegeneration, molecular pharmacology, or structural biology, where the combination of biochemical and neuroscientific expertise is particularly valuable.