Biology and Chemistry Bachelor of Science - BSc
Course Overview - Biology and Chemistry Bachelor of Science - BSc
With science and its challenges making today’s global headlines, studying this research-led modular degree will help you develop the necessary skills you’ll need to pursue a career in the science sector and beyond. The BSc Biology and Chemistry degree is meticulously crafted to equip you with the foundational knowledge and practical skills in Biochemistry and Bioactive Chemistry.
The transferable skills gained also prepare you for a career in sectors such as product development, health sciences and pharmaceuticals business, finance and education. The curriculum links academ...
With science and its challenges making today’s global headlines, studying this research-led modular degree will help you develop the necessary skills you’ll need to pursue a career in the science sector and beyond. The BSc Biology and Chemistry degree is meticulously crafted to equip you with the foundational knowledge and practical skills in Biochemistry and Bioactive Chemistry.
The transferable skills gained also prepare you for a career in sectors such as product development, health sciences and pharmaceuticals business, finance and education. The curriculum links academic theory with practical experience taught by subject discipline specialists.
Rankings
3rd in the UK Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
5th in the Guardian University Guide 2026
5th in the UK Complete University Guide 2026
Top 100 in the QS World University Rankings 2026
Careers Opportunities
Graduates acquire a valuable range of subject-specific skills across disciplines with the capacity to make creative connections. They are highly employable in a diverse range of careers and sectors.
Natural Sciences graduates have the academic knowledge, flexibility and technical skills to take on roles including consulting, accounting, banking and investment, research, software engineer, data scientist, international development, and government.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-28
Campus
Main Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A75-C47
Institution Code
D86
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
including A*A in Mathematics and Chemistry in any order.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
766 at higher level including 76 either way in HL Maths Analysis and Approaches and Chemistry
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
and A*A in Mathematics and Chemistry in any order is required.
Scottish Higher
and AA in Mathematics and Chemistry. Departments will normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. In the absence of 3 Advanced Highers, where these are not offered by the applicant’s school, offers comprising of Advanced Highers and Highers or a number of Highers may be made on a case by case basis.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0, offer-merit: 15.0
We require 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 (or equivalent). Applicants will be required to achieve A*A A-Level in Mathematics and Chemistry in addition to the Access to HE Diploma.
Extended Project
Not accepted
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1 H2 in Mathematics and Chemistry in any order is required.
Scottish Advanced Higher
AA in Mathematics and Chemistry is required.
T Level
Not accepted
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Not accepted
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU, International, Northern Ireland, Wales, England, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, Scotland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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