Biochemistry (Including Year Abroad) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biochemistry (Including Year Abroad) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
### What is the BSc (Hons) Biochemistry?
The BSc (Hons) Biochemistry is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad.
You’ll secure a strong understanding of biochemistry and biomolecules through computational approaches and bioinformatics.
### Why this course
The BSc (Hons) Biochemistry lets you explore molecular enzymology, neurodegeneration, structural biology and bioenergetics. You can also expand your study into biomedical science, biotechnology and bio...
### What is the BSc (Hons) Biochemistry?
The BSc (Hons) Biochemistry is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad.
You’ll secure a strong understanding of biochemistry and biomolecules through computational approaches and bioinformatics.
### Why this course
The BSc (Hons) Biochemistry lets you explore molecular enzymology, neurodegeneration, structural biology and bioenergetics. You can also expand your study into biomedical science, biotechnology and bioinformatics.
Add a placement year or study abroad to put your learning into practice, expand your perspective and build confidence in professional or international settings. Previous students have placed with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Proctor & Gamble (P&G), AquaTerra, AstraZeneca, Genzyme, Reckitt Benckiser, Thermo Fisher and Isogenica – some of our 40 partner labs.
You’ll graduate on the path to a career in biomedical science, biotechnology and other specialisms of biological sciences.
### Who should apply
* Future biochemists and biochemistry researchers
* Those wanting to further our modern understanding of the complex cellular and molecular world
* Practical learners wanting hands-on experience
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-10-01
Campus
Colchester Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A32-E06
Institution Code
E70
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
A level
Offers will be made in the range of BBB to BBC or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels Including Chemistry or Biology plus a second science or Mathematics. Psychology, Statistics, Physics, Applied Science, Human Biology, Geography, PE and Sociology (on a case by case basis) are all acceptable as second science A-levels.
T Level
For our Life Sciences courses we can consider T-levels taken in Science on a case-by-case basis. The offer for most courses is Distinction overall. Depending on the course applied for there may be additional requirements, which may include a specific grade in the Core. We cannot accept the T-levels in Health or Healthcare Science.
UCAS Tariff
112.0
120.0
Offers will be made from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 6.0, offer-merit: 39.0
We will consider science based Access to Higher Education Diplomas. Advice can be provided on an individual basis. We can only accept QAA approved Access to HE Diplomas
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
29.0
30.0
or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554. Either must include Higher Level Chemistry or Biology and a second science or Mathematics grade 5, plus Standard level Mathematics grade 4 if not taken at Higher Level. Computer Science, Design Technology, Physics, Sport, exercise and Health Science at Higher Level are all acceptable as second science subjects. We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Please note that Maths in the IB is not required if you have already achieved GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Offers will be made in the range of DDM to DMM or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels Entry requirements for students studying BTEC qualifications are dependent on subjects studied. Advice can be provided on an individual basis.
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