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Biochemistry Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biochemistry Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Biochemistry\
Tackle contemporary issues in health, agriculture, and the environment. Delve into the intricacies of living organisms at the molecular level, spanning from viruses and bacteria to humans, plants, and other complex organisms. Utilise your expertise and skills to effect meaningful change.
By learning from inspirational academics who are at the forefront of research, you'll acquire practical experience, scientific knowledge, and transferable skills that can help you achieve your academic and professional objectives.
Accredit...
Biochemistry\
Tackle contemporary issues in health, agriculture, and the environment. Delve into the intricacies of living organisms at the molecular level, spanning from viruses and bacteria to humans, plants, and other complex organisms. Utilise your expertise and skills to effect meaningful change.
By learning from inspirational academics who are at the forefront of research, you'll acquire practical experience, scientific knowledge, and transferable skills that can help you achieve your academic and professional objectives.
Accreditation
This Biochemistry BSc at Kent is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB).
Year Abroad
Expand your horizons and tailor your degree to suit you with a year abroad, where you'll study at one of our partner institutions for a year. Studying abroad can help you grow in confidence, enhance your employability, plus you'll make friends in the country you're studying in and meet other adventurous students from around the world.
A Year in Professional Practice
Tailor your degree to suit you with a Year in Professional Practice where you’ll work in industry for a year, giving you the chance to put into practice the skills you’ve learnt and build important connections. Taken between your second and final years, the year in professional practice provides an excellent opportunity to gain relevant work experience in industry in the UK or abroad. During your placement you are paid by your employer and produce an independent research project.
Foundation Year
Our foundation year offers you the flexibility to progress to degrees across our Division of Natural Sciences including Biochemistry or another area of Biosciences, Chemistry, Forensic Science or Sport and Exercise Sciences.
Course Information
4 option s available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-26
Campus
Canterbury campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A08-I14
Institution Code
K24
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
A level
B,C,C
B,B,B
including Biology grade B AND Chemistry grade B or Applied Science Double Award at BB
T Level
overall in Science with a minimum of grade B in the core (including grade B in the paper B written examination) or overall in Science with a minimum of grade C in the core (including grade C in the paper B written examination)
UCAS Tariff
104.0
120.0
including any required subjects as listed in the relevant qualification section
Scottish Higher
Scottish Highers qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 24.0, offer-merit: 18.0, offer-pass: 3.0
The University welcomes applications from Access to Higher Education Diploma candidates for consideration. A typical offer may require you to obtain a proportion of Level 3 credits in relevant science subjects at merit grade or above in Combined Science.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants should have grade C or 4 in Maths GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
DDM
Subjects likely to be acceptable are Applied Science, Biomedical Science and Medical Science
A level
including either a Science subject (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Sport, Psychology or Mathematics at grade D
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in the following subjects: Applied Science, Biomedical Science, Medical Science, Forensic and Criminal Investigation, Sport or Sports Coaching. All other subjects are considered on a case by case basis.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
from three HL subjects including HL Science subject, Sport, Psychology or Maths at 4 or SL Science subject, Sport, Psychology or Maths at 6
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Scottish Highers qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 6.0, offer-merit: 18.0, offer-pass: 21.0
The University welcomes applications from Access to Higher Education Diploma candidates for consideration. A typical offer would be to obtain Access to HE Diploma with 45 level 3 credits, including at least 6 at Distinction, 18 at Merit and 21 at Pass in Combined Science. This will then be reviewed by the School.
T Level
Pass overall in Science with C or more in the core components.
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, International, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, EU | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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