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?
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.
This teaching will ensure you graduate Biochemistry BSc with the core skills needed to be successful in your future profession,...
Are you fascinated by the molecular fundamentals of life, and the chemical processes occurring in living organisms?<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/>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/><strong>BSc or MSci?</strong><br/>MSci degrees are undergraduate-level courses which last for four years and have an integrated masters qualification. They are the equivalent to a BSc plus a masters level qualification. The MSci provides additional intensive laboratory research and the opportunity for you to add in industrial experience to enhance your future career prospects.<br/><strong>Why choose this course?</strong><br/>• Tailor your course to your unique interests with a range of optional modules<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Student feedback - excellent track record in student feedback on quality of teaching<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Student support - a personal tutor assigned to you to provide academic and pastoral advice throughout the degree<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Employability - good record in our students securing employment or postgraduate education<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Laboratory experience begins in term one. You will benefit from cutting-edge labs, a personal tutor, advanced research labs and opportunities to work with imaging (SLIM, MRI, 3D), genomics, deep-seq, nanopore, flow cytometry and single-cell RNA sequencing<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Capstone experience - in your final year, you can undertake a capstone project, applying your expertise to real-world challenges in a collaborative working group. Teaching is research-led, meaning youll learn from academics actively working in cutting-edge research <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Research - be trained by tutors who are active in real world research, giving you the skills necessary for your future career<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Travel while you learn - opportunities through studying abroad at our campus in Malaysia or with our other partners <br/><br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
University Park Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C700
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B,B
in combination with grades AA in the Advanced Scottish Highers, including chemistry and a second science
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15,P:0
To include 15 distinctions from chemistry modules plus 15 distinctions from biology physics or maths units
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
including 6 and 5 in HL Chemistry and a second HL science subject which can be from biology, physics and mathematics, in any order or 665 in 3 Higher Level IB certificates, including Chemistry and a second HL science subject which can be from biology, physics and mathematics, in any order.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD
DD in Applied Science plus one A-Level from chemistry, biology, maths or 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
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,M1,M2
in principal subjects including Chemistry and a second science.
Extended Project
A
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.
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
D
plus two A-levels at grade AB to including chemistry and one of biology, physics, maths or further maths
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
plus A-level grades AB including chemistry and one from biology, physics, maths, or further maths
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
A
If you have already achieved your Core Maths Qualification 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 Core Maths Qualification 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 Core Maths Qualification. Core Maths qualifications offered by other exam boards are also considered for an alternative offer.
A level
A,A,B
including Chemistry and a second science which can be from Biology, Physics, Maths or Further Maths. A pass is required in science practical tests, if assessed separately.
T Level
Considered 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.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
B
in combination with 2 A levels at AA, to include Chemistry and a second science which can be from Biology, Physics, Maths or Further Maths.
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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