Biochemistry: the Molecules of Life

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UEA (University of East Anglia)

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Biochemistry: the Molecules of Life

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Biochemistry: the Molecules of Life

The course Biochemistry: the Molecules of Life is an online class provided by UEA (University of East Anglia) through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Explore the impact of biochemistry on bioenergy and health, discovering why graduates are in demand; with the Biochemical Society.

Course description

3 weeks

Biochemistry brings together all of the sciences to study the chemical and physical processes that occur in living organisms. It truly is the science of life.
As a scientific discipline in its own right, biochemistry has a major impact on all areas of the life sciences and biochemists are in high demand among employers.
Get an introduction to biochemistry
This free online biochemistry course will outline the background and history of the field, and its contemporary significance in the life sciences. It’s ideal if you enjoy biology and chemistry at school, and are thinking about studying or working in biochemistry as a distinct subject.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
discuss how biochemistry brings together the natural sciences, to describe the chemical basis of living systems;
describe the events and scientists that have been significant during the historical development of biochemistry;
describe the seminal experiments that led to significant advances in biochemical knowledge;
discuss where biochemistry will play a role in future scientific advances, such as bioenergy, pharmaceuticals and synthetic biology.
recognise the wide range of jobs and career opportunities that become possible as a biochemistry graduate.
Learn with expert biochemists from UEA and beyond
Throughout the course, you will learn with a range of staff from UEA’s Schools of Biological Sciences and Chemistry, and find out how biochemistry is underpinning developments in the life sciences at the Norwich Research Park (NRP), and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. You will also get the chance to see interviews with people using biochemistry in a wide range of careers.

Skills from biochemistry
A brief history of biochemistry
Everyday biochemistry
Metabolism and bioenergetics
Bioenergetics
Future developments in bioenergy
Natural products and healthy living
Future developments: new technologies in the molecular sciences
Getting involved in biochemistry

Discuss how biochemistry brings together the natural sciences to describe the chemical basis of living systems
Describe events and scientists that have been significant during the historical development of biochemistry
Identify crossover points that exist between biology and chemistry curricula
Evaluate where biochemistry will play a key role in scientific advances in the future
Explore the wide range of jobs and career opportunities that become possible with a training in biochemistry
Summarise seminal experiments that led to significant advances in biochemical knowledge

This course will be of particular interest to 15 to 19 year olds who are studying biology and chemistry, and considering further studies in biochemistry.
No prior formal qualifications are required for this course. With a clear explanation of relevant details, the material will be understandable to all with a basic interest and background knowledge in biology and chemistry.

UEA (University of East Anglia)
The University of East Anglia is an internationally renowned university providing top quality academic, social and cultural facilities to over 15,000 students from over 100 countries around the globe.
Biochemical Society
The Biochemical Society exists to promote excellence in research and education in the field of molecular bioscience and wider life sciences.

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Prerequisites & Facts

Biochemistry: the Molecules of Life

Course Topic

Biology and Biotechnology, Chemistry, Science, Engineering & Maths

University, College, Institution

UEA (University of East Anglia)

Course Skill Level

see course summary

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Biochemistry: the Molecules of Life

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / UEA (University of East Anglia) you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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