Biochemistry with an Industrial Placement Year MBiolSci

Course Overview - Biochemistry with an Industrial Placement Year MBiolSci

Explore the basis of life at the molecular level. Combining a placement year with our MBiolSci course allows you to gain work experience in industry, before adding an extra year of research training back in the lab in your final year.

**Why study this course?**
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology: Shows employers that youve developed the practical skills and scientific knowledge that theyre looking for.


- Make the course your own: Study the full range of biochemistry or specialise in areas such as biotechnology, molecular genetics, antibiotic resi...

Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

5 Years

Start Date

29/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN
England

Application Details

Course Code

C708

Institution Code

S18

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Access to HE Diploma

D:39,M:6,P:0

Award of Access to HE Diploma in Science, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 39 at Distinction (to include Chemistry and Biology units), and 6 at Merit

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

36

with 6 in Higher Level Chemistry and a second science

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

D*DD

in Applied Science (Basic, Biomedical Science, or Analytical & Forensic Science streams only). Additional module requirements also apply.

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

H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2

including Chemistry and a second science (second science subjects include Biology, Maths, or Physics)

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Maths and English grade 4/C

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

DD

in Applied Science + A in A Level Chemistry

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,A

in Chemistry and a second science + AAABB in Scottish Highers (second science subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Maths, Physics, Psychology or Geography)

A level

A,A,A

including Chemistry and a second science (second science subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Psychology or Geography)

T Level

Not Accepted

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

A

+ AA in Chemistry and a second science (second science subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Psychology or Geography)

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales £9,535
International £30,570