Biochemistry deals with the structure and function of the building blocks of life, such as proteins, lipids and nucleic acids, and how these various components work together in living organisms. Biochemists have developed key technologies and instruments that are used widely in the life and medical sciences. Biochemistry helps us understand the molecular basis of disease and disorders, it is concerned with the development of new therapeutics, and all major pharmaceutical companies use it to help aid their development of new drugs for cancer, infectious diseases and other pathological conditions. Biochemistry is also an essential component of biotechnology, where processes for the production of foods and fuels, and enzymes and other proteins are developed.

This degree will equip you to work in all major aspects of biochemistry, cell and molecular biology. Currently biochemistry graduates work in hospitals, commercial laboratories dealing with analysis, biotechnology, food science, pharmaceuticals or diagnostics. Biochemistry graduates also benefit from their training in critical thinking, analytical reasoning and presentation and communication skills. Consequently, our recent graduates are in high demand in careers not related directly to biochemistry such as communication, information systems, teaching, management, patent law and journalism. Examples of companies where biochemistry graduates from Trinity are employed include Abbot, Andor Technology, Kerry Group, MSD, Novartis, and Pfizer. In addition, recent graduates also work in organisations such as the HSE, Forensic Science Ireland, Teagasc and also in science journalism in RTE, BBC, Nature group. Biochemistry graduates are also employed in scientific administration in organizations such as the HRB, the Wellcome Trust and the European Commission. Many graduates are also employed in teaching at second and third level.