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Biochemistry Diploma

Online course with certificate and transcript included in the price


Elearn College

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Price
£29 inc VAT
Study method
Online
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Reading material - PDF/e-book, slides, article/plain text
Duration
200 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price

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Overview

Biochemistry is the branch of science that explores the chemical processes within and related to living organisms. It is a laboratory-based science that brings together biology and chemistry. By using chemical knowledge and techniques, biochemists can understand and solve biological problems.

Biochemistry focuses on processes happening at a molecular level. It focuses on what’s happening inside our cells, studying components like proteins, lipids and organelles. It also looks at how cells communicate with each other, for example during growth or fighting illness. Biochemists need to understand how the structure of a molecule relates to its function, allowing them to predict how molecules will interact.

Biochemistry covers a range of scientific disciplines, including genetics, microbiology, forensics, plant science and medicine. Because of its breadth, biochemistry is very important and advances in this field of science over the past 100 years have been staggering. It’s a very exciting time to be part of this fascinating area of study.

An example of biochemistry is metabolism which is the chemical transformation within the cells of organisms to convert food or fuel to energy to run cellular processes. How petrol is converted from a liquid to a gas to make a car function, is the same process for digesting food to form energy and help your body to function on a daily basis.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Pdf certificate and transcript included in the price

Description

A branch of science that explores the chemical processes that exist within, and are related to, living organisms, biochemistry is a laboratory-based science that combines both biology and chemistry. It covers a wide range of disciplines that include fields such as genetics, microbiology, forensics, plant science, and medicine and has provided crucial contributions to our knowledge of humanity. Through studying this online Biochemistry Diploma course, you will learn the foundations of this fascinating field.

The Biochemistry Diploma course starts by defining the subject by answering the question “What is Biochemistry?” before you go deeper into the subject - learning what molecular biology and cellular biology are. You’ll explore the 4 main classes of molecules in biochemistry (also known as “biomolecules”), which are a large focus for biochemists - carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, and gain a greater understanding of the structure of cells and their functions.

In the study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms you’ll learn about genetics and, in particular, molecular genetics and the various techniques used by geneticists. The Biochemistry Diploma course also outlines the study of genomes - the complete set of genetic material in an organism.

Human disease is an impairment of the normal state of a human being that interrupts or modifies its vital functions. The Biochemistry Diploma Course goes further in explaining the human disease, looking at common signs and symptoms and exploring the numerous causes of disease and their classifications.

Aside from water, proteins are the most abundant type of chemical in the human body and as such play several crucial roles. The Biochemistry Diploma course explains protein synthesis and the different types and functions of the various proteins and lipids in the human body. To round off your knowledge, you’ll learn about both organic and physical chemistry in the Biochemistry Diploma Course.

Who is this course for?

Biochemistry is ideal for those who already work in this sector or are aspiring professionals. This Biochemistry diploma course is designed to enhance your expertise and boost your CV.

Requirements

This Biochemistry diploma course has no prerequisite. You don’t need any educational qualification or experience to enrol in the Biochemistry diploma course.

Career path

The certification and skills you get from this Biochemistry diploma course can help you advance your career and gain expertise in several fields, allowing you to apply for high-paying jobs in Biochemistry-related sectors.

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