Biochemistry (with Integrated Year In Industry) in Aberystwyth University, UK

Biochemistry (with Integrated Year In Industry) in Aberystwyth University

Kick start and enhance your career prospects with our new Biochemistry degree with integrated year in industry. This course is engineered to give you a head start in an increasingly competitive job market, and upon successful completion of this degree, you will also have developed the skills and competencies which all employers are seeking.

This degree will explore the techniques that have revolutionised the study of cell biology, biological chemistry, metabolism, and molecular genetics. The course will prepare you for careers in areas specifically related to the discipline, such as biomedical science, biotechnology and pharmaceutical research. 

Why study Biochemistry at Aberystwyth University?

• The syllabus of this course with the integrated year in industry is identical to its sister course BSc Biochemistry (C700). Your placement will be relevant to the degree and the year is assessed, counting towards your final degree grade.
• Students will organise their work placement under the guidance of our Director for Employability. There is no guarantee that the work experience will be paid. (If you cannot obtain a placement, then you must transfer to the sister course BSc Biochemistry C700).
• During your year in industry, you will pay a discounted tuition fee.
• This degree will give you a solid foundation in the study of cellular, molecular and chemical biology.
• We will nurture both your intellectual curiosity and your general scientific practice.
• The subject is taught within an internationally recognised centre of excellence, by enthusiastic experts in the Biochemistry field.
• The University has state-of-the-art teaching facilities with over £55 million pounds invested.
• The Biochemistry teaching staff are recognised as experts and innovative educators.

Employability

A degree in Biochemistry will prepare you for a career in Biomedical science, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical research.

Your year in industry:

Make no mistake, you will develop confidence and gaining experience in the industry will stimulate your enthusiasm for the subject.

 Completing a year in industry will allow you to:

• Apply the learning from your course to the work environment;
• Make industry contacts;
• Develop practical skills related to your area of study;
• Apply your practical skills and technical knowledge after returning to study;
• Enhance your CV and better prepare yourself for a job after graduating.

Students on this scheme should note that the department institute does not have automatic placements for every applicant. You will be responsible for finding securing the work experience, however, you will have the assistance of our institute Work Experience Coordinator and our dedicated careers advisor (James Cuffe, jpc11@aber.ac.uk). If you fail to find work experience you will be able to convert your course to the three-year version of your subject.

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Work and Study in UK	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
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