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Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
Explore the molecular processes within and related to living organisms. This is a laboratory-based science.
Combine your interests in biology and chemistry by applying chemical knowledge and techniques to study biological processes. You’ll learn what’s happening inside cells, how they communicate with each other, and use this to predict how molecules will interact.
In year one you’ll gain a broad grounding in biosciences to help work out where your interests lie. Then from year two, youll choose optional units in specific areas, such as developmental biology, geno...
Explore the molecular processes within and related to living organisms. This is a laboratory-based science. <br/><br/>Combine your interests in biology and chemistry by applying chemical knowledge and techniques to study biological processes. You’ll learn what’s happening inside cells, how they communicate with each other, and use this to predict how molecules will interact.<br/><br/>In year one you’ll gain a broad grounding in biosciences to help work out where your interests lie. Then from year two, youll choose optional units in specific areas, such as developmental biology, genomics, neuroscience, cancer biology and microbiology. In your final year, you’ll carry out your own research project, giving you first-hand experience as a researcher and the opportunity to contribute to the leading research of our academics. We have world-leading research centres, covering areas including evolution and mathematical biology.<br/><br/>If you want a more in-depth study experience, you could consider applying for our MBiochem (Hons) Biochemistry course.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
G120
Institution Code
B16
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Access to HE DiplomaD:33,M:6 A pass in the Access to HE Diploma (in Science or Science and Engineering), with at least 33 credits achieved at Distinction and 6 credits achieved at Merit or above. This must include at least 30 credits achieved at Distinction from STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) units, of which at least 9 credits must be from Biology units and 9 credits must be from Chemistry units (excluding Biochemistry). International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme36 36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Biology and 6 in Chemistry. We cannot accept Standard Level Chemistry for this course. If you are not studying Biology at Higher Level and you are taking it at Standard Level we may be able to consider you. In this case the typical offer is 36 points with 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Chemistry plus 7 in Standard Level Biology. Contextual Offer 35 points overall and 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including Biology and Chemistry with 6 in Biology or Chemistry. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF). We are able to consider the above qualifications in Applied Science. It is important that you are covering enough of our essential and preferred optional units to make sure that you have sufficient Biology and Chemistry preparation for our course. Please contact us to discuss the suitability of your optional units before making an application. You must also have achieved a grade B or 6 in GCSE Mathematics. Scottish Advanced HigherA,B AB in two Advanced Highers including Biology and Chemistry. We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAAAB in their Highers. AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh)Not Accepted A levelA,A,B AAB in three A Levels including A in Biology and A in Chemistry. Contextual Offer ABB in three A Levels including Biology and Chemistry with A in Biology or Chemistry Alternative offers with additional study ABB in three A Levels including Biology and Chemistry with A in Biology or Chemistry plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website. |
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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