Biochemistry BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Biochemistry BSc (Hons)

Biochemistry at York provides students with an understanding of the fundamental processes that govern life. Our Chemistry department provides you with a “first-principles” basis that is built on within the Biology department to provide an understanding of how different classes of biological molecules interact together to capture energy, build complex molecular machines, and send the signals that produce thought. The opportunity to specialise is provided through a flexible course structure.

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

10/2024

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Heslington
York
YO10 5DD
United Kingdom

Application Details

Course Code

C700

Institution Code

Y50

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

A level

A,A,B

Essential Subjects: Chemistry at grade A and a second Science (or equivalent) are essential. We consider the following subjects as a second Science: Biology, Further Maths, Geology, Maths, Physical Education, Physics or Statistics. Information: Applicants taking Science A Levels that include a practical component will be required to pass.

UCAS Tariff

Scottish Higher

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

Access to HE Diploma

D:36,M:9

Pass Access to HE Diploma with 36 credits at Distinction and 9 at Merit or higher including Chemistry and a second Science-related units.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

35

With 6 in Higher Level Chemistry and a second Science.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD

We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level in Chemistry at grade A and a second Science (or equivalent qualification) are essential. We consider BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (2016 syllabus) with all 7 mandatory units plus at least 4 units from 10,13,14,18,19. We consider BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (2010 syllabus), please contact us for information on the units we accept.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

DDD

We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level in Chemistry at grade A and a second Science (or equivalent qualification) are essential. We may also consider relevant units in your OCR Cambridge Technical as A Level Science equivalent.

Scottish Advanced Higher

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,D3,M2

Cambridge Pre-U Chemistry at grade D3 and a second Science are essential.

Extended Project

B

If you achieve B or higher at EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

A

B

We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.

T Level

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