Future Students
Research-based Degrees
Biochemistry lets you explore a variety of areas, including human genetics, genome dynamics, epigenetics, and gene expression. You can focus on protein structure and function, proteomics, and cellular signaling. You can also delve into computational approaches and bioinformatics, which are becoming an essential part of biochemical research. In addition, you can investigate the technologies driving the exciting advancements in synthetic biology.
The Department of Biochemistry offers research-intensive PhD and MSc degrees:
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Accelerated Master of Science (MSc)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Direct-entry PhD)
Reasons to Study
- Dynamic field of study
- Transferable research skills
Fields of Research
- Genome dynamics, epigenetics, and gene expression
- Human genetics and clinical biochemistry
- Signal transduction and intracellular communication
- Macromolecular structure and dynamics
- Proteomics
- Bioinformatics
Own Your Future
If you’re a doctoral student, optimize your doctoral degree by taking advantage of Own Your Future (OYF). These workshops support you in your doctoral studies and enable you to be career-ready.
Own Your Future is:
- Self-directed – you participate as much or as little as you want
- Supported by a confidential Power Skills Assessment
- Designed to be relaxing and meaningful
- Developed and delivered by experts
