Biochemistry MBiol (Hons)

Course Overview - Biochemistry MBiol (Hons)

Biochemistry is the study of molecular structures and interactions in living organisms. Biochemists seek to understand living organisms in terms of chemical reactions. If you have a natural curiosity for science and a proven understanding of biology and chemistry, coupled with a desire to learn how science can be exploited for the benefit of mankind, then you have a fascinating career ahead of you. Biochemists are in great demand by employers. This degree will provide you with the knowledge and skills that employers want in medical and agricultural research, the pharmaceutical and o...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
The Foundation Building
Brownlow Hill
Liverpool
L69 7ZX

Application Details

Course Code

C703

Institution Code

L41

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

Not Accepted

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15

45 Level 3 credits in graded units in a relevant Diploma, including 30 at Distinction and a further 15 with at least Merit. 15 Distinctions are required in each of Biology and Chemistry.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

33

33 points overall with 6 in Higher Level Biology and 5 in another Higher Level science subject, plus 5 in Standard Level Mathematics or Maths Studies.

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

D*DD

D*DD in Applied Science with a selection of preferred units in Biology and Chemistry, to include Distinctions in Units 1 and 5 (Principles and Applications of Science I and II) For previous BTEC (QCF) qualification: D*DD in Applied Science with a selection of preferred units in Biology and Chemistry, with at least 120 Level 3 credits at Distinction. Please note alternative BTEC subjects are not acceptable for this programme For BTEC Applied Science unit requirements please see: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/courses/2023/anatomy-and-human-biology-mbiolsci#entry-requirements

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3

including Biology and Chemistry at H2 or above.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Mathematics and English at grade 4/C required. Applicants with equivalent qualifications or who do not meet these GCSE requirements will be considered on an individual basis according to their circumstances.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,B,B

Including Biology and Chemistry.

Extended Project

A

Applicants who offer the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and meet our offer criteria will be made the standard offer, plus an alternative offer. This will be at one A Level grade lower plus a grade A in the EPQ, for example the offer would be ABB or BBB plus A in the EPQ, including Biology and another science, preferably Chemistry.

A level

A,B,B

Including Biology and Chemistry. General Studies A Level is not accepted. For science A levels that include the separately graded practical endorsement, a Pass is required.

T Level

T levels considered in a relevant subject and specialism.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

B

Accepted at grade B as equivalent to a third non-science A level at grade B

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