Biochemistry BSc Welcome Pack
Welcome to Biochemistry BSc 2025.
Welcome to BSc Biochemistry at the University of Northampton. I hope you enjoy your time with us, learning lots of new ideas and techniques along the way. If you need any assistance please do not hesitate to email me and I will support you as much as possible.
Your first year will be a good foundation for you to build upon, looking at chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, laboratory skills, microbiology and genetics. This will help you explore the various applications of biochemistry and allow you to build your own degree (via module choices in second and third year).
Your Course Leader
Dr David Young
Course Leader for BSc Biochemistry
David.young2@northampton.ac.uk
Welcome sessions
This session will explain a lot more about the programme and allow you to meet your fellow classmates.
This is your induction timetable for the week commencing 22 September, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact David Young: David.Young2@northampton.ac.uk
Monday 22 September
Session: General Welcome Week induction session for Life Sciences (students from Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacology and Biochemistry)
- Time: 10am – 1pm (BST)
- Location: Learning Hub, The Hide (fourth floor), Waterside campus
Thursday 25 September
Session: Mandatory Laboratory Induction – this is an essential session, please ensure that you attend!
- Time: 10 – 11am (BST)
- Location: Leather Centre, LC107 (first floor), Waterside campus
You can find the Leather Centre on the right of the UON campus map.
Session: Biochemistry Welcome session
- Time: 12 – 2pm (BST)
- Location: Learning Hub, LH111 (first floor), Waterside campus
Friday 26 September
Session: Welcome Back session – for 2nd and 3rd year students only
- Time: 9am – 10am (BST)
- Location: Learning Hub, LH114 (first floor)
Session: Life Sciences social event
- Time: 1 – 4pm (BST)
- Location: Creative Hub, Exhibition Space (first floor), Waterside campus
Monday 22 September – Friday 3 October
Welcome Week activities
From karaoke to outdoor cinema, wellbeing walks to Silent Disco, and much more – there’s something suitable for everyone.
See our Welcome timetable to find out more.
Equipment
Each student will be provided with a safety induction and laboratory kit including lab coat, safety glasses and lab notebook to make sure you will be ready for your lab sessions. Outside of timetabled sessions, you can make use of our extensive library, virtual learning environment and online resources to prepare for learning and assessments.
Preparation
Refresh on A2 chemistry, and cell biology basics