Университет Кардиффа, MSc, Biological Chemistry

The chemistry of biological processes is the basis of all life on planet Earth. On this course you will develop an understanding of the processes that are core to biological chemistry. You will explore aspects such as biosynthesis, retrosynthetic analysis, molecular biology and the principles of drug development. You will also look at the applications of biological chemistry in catalysts, synthetic methods and spectroscopy, giving yourself an edge when looking for employment in academia or industry.

Why choose this programme?

• Available on a one year full-time or three year part-time basis.
• Explore real life biological systems as well as applications of biological processes, for example in catalysis.
• Specialise in an area of interest to you with an end of course research project.
• Some overseas academic placements may be available for the research project.

Career prospects

After completing this course there are usually two career streams open to graduates, research or industry. Within these two fields there are a variety of career options. For example, many of graduates choose to follow up their MSc and decide to complete a PhD research degree. Those who have chosen not to continue in academia or teaching have gone on to a wide range of employment in private industries such as Kimberley-Clark group, Thales group, and Imanova Ltd.