Biochemistry with Foundation Year

Canterbury Christ Church University

**Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. You'll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four year course.**

Discover how life works at the molecular level with our BSc (Hons) Biochemistry. From researching DNA and proteins to enzymes and metabolism, you'll gain the skills needed for careers in medical research, biotech, pharmaceuticals, or further study.

Taught by a multidisciplinary team of expert scientists in state-of-the-art labs, this degree blends biology, chemistry, and molecular biology to help you solve real-world problems, from fighting disease to innovation in sustainability. You'll also benefit from our unique links to industry through the Industry Liaison Lab at the nearby Discovery Park in Sandwich.

**What you'll learn**


- Explore DNA, proteins, and enzymes to understand how cells function and how diseases develop.


- Participate in active research as part of your final year dissertation and gain the skills needed for graduate roles.


- Develop practical lab skills using cutting-edge scientific equipment and technologies.


- Investigate genetic engineering, biotechnology, and personalised medicine in real-world contexts.


- Apply data analysis and scientific thinking to tackle problems in research and industry.


With a strong focus on hands-on experience, problem-solving and career-focused learning, our Biochemistry degree will prepare you for success in science and beyond. Whether you're aiming to work in the lab, the field, or further academic study, this course gives you the knowledge and confidence to lead the way in the molecular sciences.

**Location**

This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.

School of Psychology and Life Sciences and Faculty of Science, Engineering and Social Sciences