Biochemistry with Professional Studies

Biochemistry is the molecular basis of life. it applies chemical principles to some of the most exciting problems in the life sciences industry. biochemistry explains how drugs work, helps us understand what goes wrong in diseases, and enables ‘genetic engineering‘. consequently, the subject is essential to drug discovery, biotechnology and biomedical research.

This course is available with a placement year option where you will study for 1 additional year.the placement year provides you with a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons and develop valuable skills and contacts through working with a self-sourced organisation relevant to your degree subject. the minimum period in placement

• Type: Mandatory

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Studying biochemistry at queen‘s develops the core skills and employment related experiences that are valued by employers, professional organisations and academic institutions – particularly analytical and numerical skills. biochemists can gain employment in growth areas such as the biotechnology, food and pharmaceutical industries, biomedical research, the nhs and research and development in academia and industry. approximately one third of our graduates go on to further study before entering specialist employment. although the majority of our graduates pursue careers in the molecular life sciences, significant numbers develop careers in a wide range of other sectors such as science communication, education, legal services, journalism, finance and management. the subject is also widely accepted for graduate entry to medical, dental, veterinary and pharmacy schools – an increasingly common route into these professions, with many universities in the uk and ireland offering four-year graduate programmes. degree plus award for extra-curricular skills in addition to your degree programme, at queen's you can have the opportunity to gain wider life, academic and employability skills. for example, placements, voluntary work, clubs, societies, sports and lots more. so not only do you graduate with a degree recognised from a world leading university, you'll have practical national and international experience plus a wider exposure to life overall. we call this degree plus. it's what makes studying at queen's university belfast special.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in Northern Ireland have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Queen's University Belfast has partnerships with the following companies: