This course has a strong practical focus. Youll work in specialist laboratories which are fully equipped for hands-on experience in areas ranging from DNA and protein handling, to gene cloning technology.
We have strong links with clinical schools in the University, giving you the opportunity to widen your breadth of knowledge via contact with biochemists, physiologists, pharmacologists, and cell biologists. This clinical link is a valuable element, as this course focuses heavily on the clinical and medical aspects of biochemistry over your second and third years.
This course has a strong practical focus. Youll work in specialist laboratories which are fully equipped for hands-on experience in areas ranging from DNA and protein handling, to gene cloning technology. <br/><br/>We have strong links with clinical schools in the University, giving you the opportunity to widen your breadth of knowledge via contact with biochemists, physiologists, pharmacologists, and cell biologists. This clinical link is a valuable element, as this course focuses heavily on the clinical and medical aspects of biochemistry over your second and third years. <br/><br/>This expertise is in high demand, as you will be developing the skills desperately needed in the fight against various diseases and illnesses, and contributing to the development of life-saving medicines.<br/><br/>The integrated masters (MSci) version of this course provides you with additional research experience, preparing you for your future career or further postgraduate study.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
University Park Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C741
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
A levelA,A,B including Chemistry and at least one other science subject at A level. A pass is required in science practical tests, if assessed separately Acceptable second science subjects are biology, maths, further maths, physics. Maths and further maths are acceptable as second and third A-levels. UCAS TariffScottish HigherA,A,B,B,B in combination with grades AA in the Advanced Scottish Highers, including Chemistry and a second science. Acceptable second science subjects are biology, maths, further maths, physics. Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15,P:0 To include 15 distinctions from chemistry modules and 15 distinctions from biology, physics, maths modules International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme34 including 5/6 in chemistry and another science, in any order, at Higher Level. Grade 4 in standard level maths and either grade 4 in English A at standard level or grade 5 in English B at standard level. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD DDD in Applied Science GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE English language at grade 4 (C) or above and GCSE Maths at grade 6 (B) are required Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD DD in Applied Science plus one A-Level in either chemistry, biology, physics, maths, further maths at grade A Scottish Advanced HigherA,A including Chemistry and a second science. Offers made in conjunction with Scottish Highers grades of AABBB. Acceptable second science subjects are biology, maths, further maths, physics. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)B in combination with 2 science A-levels at AA, to include Chemistry. Acceptable second science subjects are biology, maths, further maths, physics. Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)Applications are assessed on an individual basis Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)D Grade D plus A-level grades AB including chemistry and one from biology, physics, maths, further maths T LevelConsidered on an individual basis; you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £27,200 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |