Molecular medicine is a joint degree programme offered by the School of Biochemistry and Immunology and the School of Medicine and has been inspired by the changing needs of medical research. It is a unique collaboration between the two schools, aimed at creating a science programme with a strong emphasis on translational research, i.e. a theory to therapy approach to learning whereby medical research advances can be directly translated into patient care.

Graduates of this course will have the ability to work in all major aspects of molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell biology. You may decide to continue your studies at the postgraduate level and subsequently take up a career in medical or academic research. For example, it is possible to continue your studies towards a Masters or PhD in several disciplines in life sciences including the School of Biochemistry and Immunology and the Institute of Molecular Medicine. Alternatively, you will be qualified to work in hospitals and commercial laboratories dealing with biotechnology, food science, pharmaceuticals or diagnostics. Other possibilities include such careers as teaching, information systems, communications and management, law, and banking, where there is a demand for the analytical skills developed in the science and medical disciplines.