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Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
Are you fascinated by the molecular fundamentals of life and the chemical processes occurring in living organisms? If you are, then biochemistry is the degree for you.
Biochemistry is a science which seeks to understand how cellular activity determines organism level outcome. You will learn how the regulation of gene expression and protein function controls every aspect of cell behaviour, from cell division and cancer to cellular metabolism, obesity, protein degradation and neurodegenerative disease.
With practical experience from term one, you will be trained by scient...
Are you fascinated by the molecular fundamentals of life and the chemical processes occurring in living organisms? If you are, then biochemistry is the degree for you.<br/>Biochemistry is a science which seeks to understand how cellular activity determines organism level outcome. You will learn how the regulation of gene expression and protein function controls every aspect of cell behaviour, from cell division and cancer to cellular metabolism, obesity, protein degradation and neurodegenerative disease.<br/><br/>With practical experience from term one, you will be trained by scientists who are leaders in the fields of biochemistry and the molecular basis of disease. This teaching will ensure you graduate Biochemistry BSc with the core skills needed to be successful in your future profession with potential careers from laboratory scientist to data analyst, patent law and teaching.<br/><br/>Through optional modules and research projects, you can tailor the course to focus on the specific areas of biochemistry that interests you.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
University Park Campus
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
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Codes/info
Course Code
C700
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,B,B,B in combination with grades AA in the Advanced Scottish Highers, including Chemistry and a second science Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15,P:0 To include 15 distinctions from chemistry modules plus 15 distinctions from biology/physics/maths modules International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 665 in 3 Higher Level IB certificates, with a 6 and 5 in HL Chemistry and a second HL science subject, in any order OR 32 points overall in the IB Diploma, with a 6 and 5 in HL Chemistry and a second HL science subject, in any order Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD DDD in Applied Sciences GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE English language at grade 4 (C) or above and GCSE Maths at grade 6 (B) are required Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD DD in Applied Science. Plus one A-Level from chemistry, biology, maths, further maths at grade A Scottish Advanced HigherA,A including Chemistry and a second science. Offers made in conjunction with Scottish Highers grades of AABBB Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,M1,M2 in principal subjects including Chemistry and a second science. Extended ProjectA If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your EPQ will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your EPQ will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)B in combination with 2 science A-levels at AA, to include Chemistry. Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)D Grade D plus two A-levels at grade AB to including chemitry and one of biology, physics, maths, further maths 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 A levelA,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. T LevelConsidered on an individual basis; you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. |
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £30,750 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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