Biochemistry

Biochemistry attempts to understand the complex array of molecules and their interactions which come together to create all living things.

Graduates today will likely be employed in a variety of sectors and careers over their lifetime. a degree in biochemistry provides you with opportunities to be broadly educated as well as gain specific skills in problem solving and independent thinking – all of which set you up for a future in which science and technology, as well as the career landscape, are undergoing rapid change. our degree programmes are built to enhance your employability and three flagship options give our degrees a distinctively different flavour from many others. all our degrees offer: highly relevant and sought after experience in bio-business aimed at giving you an understanding of the commercialisation of scientific ideas and an opportunity to learn about the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries you will also have opportunities for work experience, summer placements (both scientific and non-scientific) and access to many professional societies and subject-specific seminars and symposia.a 10-week full time research project in the final year which will provide you with valuable experience of working in a medical science research environment

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 Scotland 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. University of Aberdeen has partnerships with the following companies: