
Biochemistry with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biochemistry with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Overview
Begin your journey into the science of life with the Biochemistry foundation year degree at UEA. Designed for students who want to study biochemistry but need extra preparation, this course gives you the skills and knowledge to progress to a full degree. After successfully completing your foundation year, you’ll move on to a BSc Biochemistry or a related course, with options for study abroad or a placement year depending on your chosen path.
Taught by experts from the Schools of Chemistry and Biological Sciences, you’ll study alongside st...
<strong>Overview</strong><br/><br/>Begin your journey into the science of life with the Biochemistry foundation year degree at UEA. Designed for students who want to study biochemistry but need extra preparation, this course gives you the skills and knowledge to progress to a full degree. After successfully completing your foundation year, you’ll move on to a BSc Biochemistry or a related course, with options for study abroad or a placement year depending on your chosen path. <br/><br/>Taught by experts from the Schools of Chemistry and Biological Sciences, you’ll study alongside students from across the Faculty of Science. Your academic adviser will support you throughout the year to help you confidently progress onto your chosen degree. <br/><br/>You’ll explore life at the molecular level – from atoms and molecules to cells and organisms – and learn about the chemical and biological processes that shape life on Earth. A third of your foundation year will focus on chemistry, covering topics such as atomic structure, organic chemistry, and analytical techniques. The remaining two-thirds will include biology, skills for scientists, and either maths or physics, depending on your background and future goals. <br/><br/>UEA’s strong research environment, including partnerships with the Norwich Research Park, means you’ll be learning in a place where groundbreaking science is happening every day. Throughout the course, you’ll engage with real-world scientific topics like ageing, infectious diseases, and biotechnology. You’ll develop essential academic and research skills, such as critical thinking and evaluating scientific evidence, and have opportunities to attend guest lectures by leading scientists. <br/><br/>This course is the perfect starting point if you’re excited by science and want to build a strong foundation for a future in biochemistry. <br/><br/><strong>Disclaimer</strong><br/><br/>Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the providers website: <strong>www.uea.ac.uk</strong>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
8C70
Institution Code
E14
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
B,B,C,C,C
Access to HE Diploma
P:45
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
Contextual offer: MMP Please see UEA website for further information on accepted combinations.
Scottish Advanced Higher
D,D,D
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.
A level
C,C,C
Contextual offer: CDD. Critical Thinking and General Studies are not accepted.
T Level
P
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |