Course Overview - Biochemistry

Biochemistry is the molecular basis of life. It applies chemical principles to some of the most exciting problems in the life sciences, explains how drugs work, helps us understand what goes wrong in diseases and enables genetic engineering. Consequently, the subject is essential to drug discovery, biotechnology and biomedical research. Biochemists investigate the structures, functions and biological roles of molecules involved in metabolism, cell signalling and the transmission of genetic information. In addition to the BSc Honours, we now offer students the opportunity to study fo...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

16/09/2024

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
University Road
Belfast
BT7 1NN
United Kingdom

Application Details

Course Code

C700

Institution Code

Q75

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

A level

B,B,B

A,B,B

A-level Chemistry and at least one from Biology, Mathematics or Physics required. A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.

UCAS Tariff

Scottish Higher

Access to HE Diploma

Access to HE Diploma must contain sufficient relevant modules in Biology and Chemistry. Contact the Admissions and Access Service (admissions@qub.ac.uk) for advice. Successful completion of the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 60 credits is required, including 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32

33

6,5,5 at Higher Level to include Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics or Physics

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

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H3,H3,H3,H3,H4,H4

H3,H3,H3,H3,H3,H3

To include Higher Level grade H3 in Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics or Physics. If not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Biology, English and Mathematics.

Scottish Advanced Higher

B,B,B

A,B,B

Advanced Higher Chemistry and either Biology, Mathematics or Physics required. Offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers.

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Fees and funding

Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland £4,750
England, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands £9,250
EU, International £25,300

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