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• The Molecules of Life: An Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

  https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/bs1030

  Module code: BS1030 ‘The molecules of life’ will provide a comprehensive introduction to the basic chemical principles underpinning biochemistry, and an overview of the structures of biological macromolecules and their components.

• Medical Biochemistry BSc

  https://le.ac.uk/courses/medical-biochemistry-bsc/2026

  To make big breakthroughs in diagnosing and treating disease, we often have to look at life at the molecular level. Studying biochemistry in this way will help you tackle the world’s most pressing health issues.

• Medical Biochemistry BSc

  https://le.ac.uk/courses/medical-biochemistry-bsc/2025

  To make big breakthroughs in diagnosing and treating disease, we often have to look at life at the molecular level. Studying biochemistry in this way will help you tackle the world’s most pressing health issues.

• Bioinformatics and Biochemistry of Nucleic Acids

  https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/nt3005

  Module code: NT3005 This module will provide grounding regarding the structure of proteins, how this relates to their function and the mechanisms responsible for regulating gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

• Ken Jones

  https://le.ac.uk/about/history/obituaries/2024/ken-jones

  Kenneth (Ken) Milner Jones was born in Chesham Bois, near Amersham, on 20 March 1930 and was educated at Merchant Taylors’ School, Sandy Lodge, Middlesex.

• School of Biological Sciences

  https://le.ac.uk/biological-sciences

  The School of Biological Sciences at the University of Leicester is globally recognised for excellence in genetics.

• Dr Primrose Freestone

  https://le.ac.uk/respiratory-sciences/alumni/primrose-freestone

  Find out more about Dr Primrose Freestone, alumna of the University of Leicester Department of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation. She has been at Leicester University since an undergraduate student and is an Associate Professor in Clinical Microbiology and Inventor.

• Study

  https://le.ac.uk/biological-sciences/study

  We offer a range of courses in Biological Sciences, including specialisms in Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Zoology and Physiology with Pharmacology.

• Goal 2: Zero Hunger

  https://le.ac.uk/about/making-a-difference/sdgs/zero-hunger

  The second Sustainable Development Goal is to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.

• Resources

  https://le.ac.uk/vgec/topics/gene-regulation/gene-regulation-higher-education/resources

  Useful resources for higher education on gene expression and regulation.