Biochemistry with Neuroscience with Foundation Year

Biochemistry with neuroscience connects two of the most dynamic areas of contemporary life science, applying the molecular tools of biochemistry to the study of the brain and nervous system. Biochemistry examines how proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates are built and how they function in living cells. Neuroscience focuses on how the nervous system works at every level, from the molecular signalling between neurons to the complex behaviours and cognitive processes that emerge from neural circuits.

Together, they give you the scientific foundation to understand neurological conditions at the molecular level.

At the University of Keele, this four-year, full-time programme includes a foundation year that builds the scientific and mathematical foundations needed before progressing to degree-level study. You will examine the relationship between molecular biology and neurological processes, developing critical insights into conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and diabetes at the level of biological mechanism. The programme provides access to well-equipped laboratories and includes opportunities for industry experience and dedicated employability preparation, ensuring you develop both scientific depth and professional readiness.

Keele's programme is designed to explore some of the most compelling aspects of twenty-first-century life science and medical research.

A typical entry tariff of 104 points reflects an accessible admissions threshold for a programme that leads to specialist scientific expertise. Graduates from biochemistry with neuroscience programmes go on to careers in pharmaceutical and biotechnology research, clinical trials, neuroscience research, medical communications, regulatory affairs, healthcare science, and academic research. The programme provides a strong foundation for postgraduate study in neuroscience, biochemistry, pharmacology, or related biomedical fields, and for those who wish to pursue doctoral research in neurodegeneration, drug discovery, or molecular pharmacology.

The combination of a foundation year with the full degree also makes this programme accessible to students who are motivated for the subject but need additional preparation.