Biochemistry Bachelor with One Core Subject (Academic)

How does human metabolism, the CRISPR/Cas gene scissors or a viral infection work at the molecular and cellular level? What are the molecular foundations of heredity and the development of e.g. Alzheimer's or cancer? These and many similar topics are part of the Bachelor's degree programme in Biochemistry.

In addition to teaching theoretical and methodological expertise, the focus is on practising practical, experimental skills. In supervised laboratory practicals, students learn to work independently on (bio)chemical problems and to research in scientific journals and books for preparation and follow-up. The safe and sustainable handling of chemicals plays a special role here. In terms of content, the programme offers links to many other subjects and focuses of research represented at Bielefeld University, such as molecular biology, molecular medicine, cell biology, genetics, protein chemistry, bioorganics, bioinorganics, biophysical chemistry and biophysics.

The first three semesters provide a sound basic education in chemistry as a solid foundation, which means that there is initially a similarity and compatibility with classical chemistry studies. In later semesters, the focus is then on biochemistry, whereby students can set individual focal points. In addition to subject knowledge and subject-related practical skills, students acquire many key competences necessary for the professional world. They learn to familiarise themselves quickly and independently with new subject areas, to organise themselves and to work together in a team. The Bachelor of Biochemistry, in combination with the Master of Biochemistry and a possible subsequent doctorate, thus prepares students for jobs in academic and industrial research.