Biochemistry and Genetics BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Biochemistry and Genetics BSc (Hons)

This course provides a thorough, modern training in both biochemistry and genetics, emphasising common areas such as molecular biology, genetic engineering and biotechnology.

Youll gain expertise in core practices such as handling DNA and proteins and manipulating genes and genomes. These skills are highly sought after in the medicinal, pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and biotechnology industries.

Teaching takes place predominately in the Medical School and will include lectures, small-group workshops, practical sessions and seminars - providing a well-rounded and d...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

23/09/2024

Campus

University Park Campus

Course Address
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
United Kingdom

Application Details

Course Code

CC47

Institution Code

N84

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

A level

A,A,B

including Chemistry and at least one other science subject at A level. A pass is required in science practical tests, if assessed separately (waived for 2021/22 application cycle). Acceptable second science subjects are biology, maths, further maths or physics. Maths and further maths are acceptable as second and third science subjects. Applicants must also meet the GCSE requirements to be considered.

UCAS Tariff

Scottish Higher

A,A,B,B,B

in combination with grades AA in the Advanced Scottish Highers, including Chemistry and a second science. Acceptable second science subjects are biology, maths, further maths or physics. Maths and further maths are acceptable as second and third science subjects.

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15,P:0

To include 15 distinctions from chemistry modules and 15 distinctions from biology, physics, maths modules

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

34

including 5/6 in chemistry and another science, in any order, at Higher Level. Acceptable second science subjects are biology, maths, further maths or physics. Maths and further maths are acceptable as second and third science subjects. Grade 4 in maths at standard level and either grade 4 in English A at standard level or grade 5 in English B at standard level.

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

DDD

DDD in Applied Science

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English language at grade 4 (C) or above and GCSE Maths at grade 6 (B) are required

HNC (BTEC)

Applications are assessed on an individual basis

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

DD

DD in Applied Science plus one A-Level in either chemistry, biology, physics, maths, further maths at grade A

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,A

including Chemistry and a second science. Offers made in conjunction with Scottish Highers grades of AABBB. Acceptable second science subjects are biology, maths, further maths or physics. Maths and further maths are acceptable as second and third science subjects.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

B

in combination with 2 science A-levels at AA, to include Chemistry. Acceptable second science subjects are biology, maths, further maths or physics. Maths and further maths are acceptable as second and third science subjects.

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

D

Grade D plus A-level grades AB including chemistry and one from biology, physics, maths, further maths

HND (BTEC)

Applications are assessed on an individual basis

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
EU, International £27,200

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