Our Royal Society of Biology accredited Biochemistry with Study in Continental Europe BSc degree programme is the point where chemistry, biology and medicine meet. Biochemistry deals with the molecular nuts and bolts of living organisms and diseases.
The BSc Biochemistry with Study in Continental Europe, with its specialist degree options, offers a fantastic opportunity to explore living organisms from a molecular and cellular perspective. We start with the foundations of chemistry, cell biology and genetics and lead you right up to cutting-edge research questions in the fi...
Our Royal Society of Biology accredited Biochemistry with Study in Continental Europe BSc degree programme is the point where chemistry, biology and medicine meet. Biochemistry deals with the molecular nuts and bolts of living organisms and diseases.<br/><br/>The BSc Biochemistry with Study in Continental Europe, with its specialist degree options, offers a fantastic opportunity to explore living organisms from a molecular and cellular perspective. We start with the foundations of chemistry, cell biology and genetics and lead you right up to cutting-edge research questions in the final year.<br/><br/>This course builds on the framework of the 3-year BSc (Hons) Biochemistry course and combines a science education with language training in years 1 and 2.<br/><br/>The Year in Continental Europe option provides the opportunity to combine Biochemistry with training in a modern language, culminating in a year of study at a University in France, Germany or Spain, with sessions given in the language of the host country.<br/><br/>Studying a whole academic year at one of our European partner institutions will provide a complementary perspective on your subject, provide you with an enriching cultural experience and make you a competent speaker of your chosen language. To an employer your language skills matter as does the fact that you have demonstrated independence and initiative.<br/><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
4 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C701
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, and grade 6/B in a relevant foreign language (French, German or Spanish). Please note that this course is not suitable for native or bilingual speakers, as improved language skills is one of the main learning outcomes for the year in Europe. Overseas students who would like to spend part of their education in their native country could consider the course Biochemistry with Professional Placement BSc as an alternative, which would allow them to apply for placements outside the UK. |
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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 |