Biochemistry - the study of the molecular basis of life – plays a key role in the advancement of biotechnology and medicine, for example, providing a basis for the rational design of drugs and the development of improved diagnostic tools. The Cardiff Biochemistry degree will introduce you to contemporary research in this fascinating and dynamic subject, covering topics such as the structure and function of biological macromolecules, metabolism in health and disease, and the organisation, operation, and manipulation of the genome. Data handling exercises and laboratory practicals using modern research techniques form a crucial part of the course, giving you the experimental and analytical skills that underpin a future career in science. You will also complete an extended research project, which will constitute a significant proportion of your activities in the final year. Most often, this is a laboratory-based project, supervised by a member of staff from one of our internationally renowned research groups.

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