Biochemistry BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Biochemistry BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)


- Focuses on understanding biological systems at a cellular and biochemical level


- Emphasises cellular biochemistry, with specialist modules covering key topics aimed at understanding why the cell is the functional unit of life


- Four-year programmes include a year working on a research project in industry or a year studying at a partner institution overseas


- This degree leads to career opportunities in biotechnological, pharmaceutical and other industries, as well as many further study options, including PhD, MSc or MRes programmes

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

University of Exeter - Exeter campuses

Course Address
Northcote House
The Queen's Drive
Exeter
Devon

Application Details

Course Code

C724

Institution Code

E84

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,B,B,B

A,A,A,B,B

Chemistry and Biology at Grade B required.

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade - 24 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade. This must also included 12 L3 credits at Merit grade in Chemistry and 12 L3 Credits at Merit Grade in Biology. Please also see GCSE requirements.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32

34

Applicants will be considered with IB 34-32 OR 665-655 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants will be required to have Grade 5 in HL Biology and Chemistry.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

DDD

Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma will also require grade B in A Level Biology and grade B in A Level Chemistry.

Scottish Advanced Higher

B,B,B

A,B,B

Chemistry and Biology at Grade B required.

A level

A,B,B

A,A,B

Excluding General Studies. A Level Chemistry and Biology at Grade B required.

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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands £9,250
EU, International £30,900

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