The Biochemistry with Professional Placement MSci course offers the opportunity to combine an academic degree course with a full year of professional training in a non-University setting.
Advances in the biosciences are having a profound impact on our daily lives, from human health to conservation, making it a hugely rewarding area to study and work in. As a scientific discipline, biochemistry sits at the interface between biology, chemistry, pharmacology and medicine, and this unique position opens up a stunning variety of career paths.
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The Biochemistry with Professional Placement MSci course offers the opportunity to combine an academic degree course with a full year of professional training in a non-University setting.<br/><br/>Advances in the biosciences are having a profound impact on our daily lives, from human health to conservation, making it a hugely rewarding area to study and work in. As a scientific discipline, biochemistry sits at the interface between biology, chemistry, pharmacology and medicine, and this unique position opens up a stunning variety of career paths.<br/><br/>Studying at Birmingham means youll benefit from high-technology facilities and teaching from world-renowned experts in their field. You will be able to tailor your course to match your own interests and goals. The course builds on the content and structure of the corresponding 3-year BSc Biochemistry course, but it includes the placement between second and final year. The central element of the placement year is a research or development project at the industry partner.<br/><br/>The Professional Placement year is intercalated between the second and final years of the course and encompasses a defined project agreed between the employer, the University and yourself. The placement year will allow you not just to gain professional experience, but also to start building a network of professional contacts. Finally, it will give a fresh perspective for the final year of the course.<br/><br/>This programme has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology following an independent and rigorous assessment. Advanced Degree accreditation highlights the degrees that have the potential to educate the life science leaders and innovators of the future.
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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
C702
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, 6 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 A in Chemistry BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate D* in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, or Applied Psychology and 2 A Levels at grades AA, with the A in A Level Chemistry. Or BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate D* in any subject and 2 A Levels with grades AA, to include Chemistry and a second science subject. A levelA,A,A 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. The typical offer for the Professional Placement course is higher than that for the corresponding three year BSc degree course. However, all candidates who firmly accept the offer as their first choice will be automatically offered a place on the corresponding three year course should they miss the higher, but meet the standard offer. |
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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 |