Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
Summary:
Biochemistry gets to the heart of how life works. From DNA and proteins to cells and whole systems, you will explore the processes that power living organisms and shape the world around us.
At Southampton, curiosity leads the way. You will study the breadth of the subject while building your understanding step by step, connecting ideas across different scales and discovering where your interests lie.
Shape your degree around what matters to you. Choose modules that reflect your ambitions, take the opportunity to spend a year in employment, and bri...
Summary:
Biochemistry gets to the heart of how life works. From DNA and proteins to cells and whole systems, you will explore the processes that power living organisms and shape the world around us.
At Southampton, curiosity leads the way. You will study the breadth of the subject while building your understanding step by step, connecting ideas across different scales and discovering where your interests lie.
Shape your degree around what matters to you. Choose modules that reflect your ambitions, take the opportunity to spend a year in employment, and bring your learning to life through a final year research project in the lab or learning about bioscience and business, where the comercialization of biosciences is introduced.
Key features of the course:
Study in our multi-million pound Life Sciences building, learning in a space designed for discovery and collaboration, surrounded by researchers whose work shapes what you learn.
Develop practical and transferable skills that prepare you for careers in industry, research or beyond, including non-scientific roles.
Take your learning further with the opportunity to study abroad at partner universities around the world, experiencing new perspectives and approaches to science.
Complete a final year project aligned to your interests and career goals, gaining hands-on experience in a laboratory or applying in silico approaches like computer modelling .
Join a university where 96% of Biological Sciences graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes 2022/23, published 2025).
Student support:
From day one, you will be part of a welcoming Biological Sciences community, where researchers and students work side by side, sharing ideas and discoveries.
Your Personal Academic Tutor will support you throughout your degree, offering guidance on your studies and helping you prepare for your future career, whether that is in industry, research or further study.
Further information:
This programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, meaning your degree is recognised and valued across the sector.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C700
Institution Code
S27
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15
60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit. A core science Access to HE Diploma must be studied.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
Pass with overall score of 32 points, with 16 points required at higher level: including 5 and 6 points at Higher Level in Chemistry and one further science subject. Science subjects considered include Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Maths, Psychology, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): The University of Southampton accepts the IBCP for entry to their degree programmes, recognising the value of combining academic skills with practical skills, providing a solid preparation for university level work. Offers will be made on the individual components of the IBCP. Applicants not taking the full IBCP but presenting with a combination of a Level 3 vocational qualification and IB Certificates may still be considered. Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
We accept the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in suitable science subjects
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H3,H3,H3,H3,H3
H2, H3, H3, H3, H3, H3 to include Chemistry and one further science subject. Science subjects considered include Biology, Maths, Physics, Psychology, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology. Applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at ILC Grade C or 04, the equivalent of GCSE grade C/grade 4.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD
We accept the BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in suitable science subjects or in conjunction with one A-level in Chemistry. If you are studying this qualification a typical offer would be DD + B at A-Level (or equivalent), to include Chemistry and one further science subject. Science practical components must be passed
Scottish Advanced Higher
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,M2,M2
D3, M2, M2 to include Chemistry and one further science subject. Science subjects considered include Biology, Maths, Physics, Psychology and Geography. Cambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A Levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer, where D3 can be used in lieu of A Level grade A or grade M2 can be used in lieu of grade B.
Extended Project
A
BBB in 3 A-levels to include Chemistry and one further science subject plus Grade A in EPQ. Science practical component must be passed.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
D + AB at A-Level (or equivalent), to include Chemistry and one further science subject. Science practical component must be passed.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D
D + AB at A-Level (or equivalent), to include Chemistry and one further science subject. Science practical component must be passed.
A level
A,B,B
ABB to include Chemistry and one further science subject. A level science subjects considered include Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology. Science practical components must be passed. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Mathematics are excluded for entry
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
B
AB from two A-Levels, to include Chemistry and one further science subject and B from Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £32,000 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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