
Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
If you are interested in studying the science behind the latest advances in medicine, nutrition and pharmaceuticals, then the three-year Biochemistry degree at Aberystwyth University is for you.
This degree explores the techniques that have revolutionised the study of cell biology, biological chemistry, metabolism, and molecular genetics and will give you a solid foundation in the study of cellular, molecular and chemical biology.
The course will prepare you for careers in areas specifically related to the discipline, such as biomedical science, biotechnology and...
If you are interested in studying the science behind the latest advances in medicine, nutrition and pharmaceuticals, then the three-year Biochemistry degree at Aberystwyth University is for you. <br/><br/>This degree explores the techniques that have revolutionised the study of cell biology, biological chemistry, metabolism, and molecular genetics and will give you a solid foundation in the study of cellular, molecular and chemical biology. <br/><br/>The course will prepare you for careers in areas specifically related to the discipline, such as biomedical science, biotechnology and pharmaceutical research. Enhanced mathematical and computational skills, research and data analysis skills and a thorough grounding in information technology are just some of the areas that our students develop and leave Aberystwyth University with.<br/><br/>The Biochemistry teaching staff are recognised as experts and innovative educators who will nurture both your intellectual curiosity and your general scientific practice. The subject is taught within an internationally recognised centre of excellence, with state of the art teaching facilities with over £55 million pounds invested. As a university, we endeavour to provide you with an exceptional and memorable student experience.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site (Aberystwyth)
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C700
Institution Code
A40
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
120
To include B in A Level Chemistry
Access to HE Diploma
The University welcomes undergraduate applications from students studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma, provided that relevant subject content and learning outcomes are met. We are not able to accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas as a general qualification for every undergraduate degree course.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
30
With 5 points in Chemistry at Higher Level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
DDM
In a specified subject.
A level
B,B,B
B,C,C
To include B in A Level Chemistry
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted in lieu of one A-Level, excluding any specified subjects.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £20,715 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |