Our Royal Society of Biology accredited Biochemistry BSc degree offers you the chance to specialise in areas such as Biology, Chemistry and Medicine.
If you are fascinated by the molecular world, and wish to pursue a career in an area with a direct and growing impact on key societal issues, BSc Biochemistry at Birmingham is a great place to start. We put a particular emphasis on practical training and developing transferable skills that will be invaluable in a wide range of professional settings.
With its specialist degree options, the course offers a fantastic opportunity t...
Our Royal Society of Biology accredited Biochemistry BSc degree offers you the chance to specialise in areas such as Biology, Chemistry and Medicine.<br/>If you are fascinated by the molecular world, and wish to pursue a career in an area with a direct and growing impact on key societal issues, BSc Biochemistry at Birmingham is a great place to start. We put a particular emphasis on practical training and developing transferable skills that will be invaluable in a wide range of professional settings.<br/>With its specialist degree options, the course offers a fantastic opportunity to explore living organisms from a molecular and cellular perspective. Starting with the foundations of chemistry, cell biology and genetics and leading you right up to cutting-edge research questions in the final year which could see you working in one of our high-technology facilities, such as analysing metabolites using mass spectrometry in the Phenome Centre.<br/>This programme has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. Accredited degree programmes contain a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of employers.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C700
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Access to HE DiplomaAccess to HE (Science) with sufficient Biology and Chemistry content is considered. Contact Admissions Team for details. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 6, 6, 5 in Higher Level subjects plus 32 points overall. Higher Level subjects need to include the required subjects as defined for the A Level qualification. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*D*D BTEC National Extended Diploma D*D*D in Applied Science BTEC Level 3 National Diploma D*D* in Applied Science and A Level grade B in Chemistry BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate D* in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, or Applied Psychology and 2 A Levels at grades AB, with the B in A Level Chemistry. Or BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate D* in any subject and 2 A Levels with grades AB, to include Chemistry and a second science subject. A levelA,A,B To include A Level Chemistry and a second science: Biology, Human Biology, Mathematics (or Further Mathematics, or Statistics), Physics. Specified subjects excluded for entry: General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Applied Science, Communication and Culture, Critical Studies, Global Perspectives, Science in Society and World Development. Minimum of five GCSEs to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade 4/C. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |