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Biochemistry Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biochemistry Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Why choose this course
* Explore the fundamental processes of life at a cellular level, from simple existence to the coordination of billions of living cells.
* Take the opportunity to get industry-ready with our award-winning [Professional Training placements](https://www.surrey.ac.uk/professional-training-placements).
* Learn how technology and genetic principles can be used to tackle global challenges like world hunger, insulin shortages and vaccine production.
* Immerse yourself in some of the [ground-...
Why choose this course
* Explore the fundamental processes of life at a cellular level, from simple existence to the coordination of billions of living cells.
* Take the opportunity to get industry-ready with our award-winning [Professional Training placements](https://www.surrey.ac.uk/professional-training-placements).
* Learn how technology and genetic principles can be used to tackle global challenges like world hunger, insulin shortages and vaccine production.
* Immerse yourself in some of the [ground-breaking research](https://www.surrey.ac.uk/school-biosciences/research) being done at Surrey on sleep, ageing, immunology, pharmacology, virology and more.
* Choose our [integrated masters](https://www.surrey.ac.uk/undergraduate-study/integrated-masters) pathway and complete an extended laboratory-based dissertation, preparing you for a technical research career in industry or academia.
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What you will study\
During the first two years of our Biochemistry course, you’ll develop a broad understanding of biochemistry, its methodology and some of its most intriguing applications. You’ll get to choose optional modules in bacteriology, biodiversity, neuroscience and virology.
In your third year, you’ll select five optional modules, exploring topics such as genetics, immunology, pharmacology, systems biology and toxicology. You’ll also complete a research project, bringing together all the practical, analytical and presentation skills you’ve developed. Previous students have had their work published in top-tier journals, including the *European Journal of Neuroscience* and the *Journal of Virology and Sleep*.
If you choose to complete an [integrated masters](https://www.surrey.ac.uk/undergraduate-study/integrated-masters) you will have an additional research-focused year of study. You’ll cover advanced techniques in biochemistry and you’ll enhance your scientific communication skills. During the year, you’ll be presented with several therapy areas and drug targets that you’ll develop a portfolio review for. You’ll then present your work to industry experts in a bid for funding.
You'll also be given a research problem that you’ll propose a critical experimental plan for, incorporating a range of appropriate biochemical techniques. You’ll complete a laboratory-based dissertation investigating topics like antibody class switching in B cells and neurodegenerative diseases.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Stag Hill
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A36-D66
Institution Code
S85
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
A,B,B
B,B,B
Overall: ABB-BBB We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers. Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry and a second science or mathematics subject. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.
T Level
Overall: Distinction overall, with minimum C in the Core Component. Required subjects: Science. GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 (C). Applicants must have achieved these GCSE grades at the time of making their application.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B,B
A,B,B,B,B
Overall: AABBB-ABBBB Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry and another science or mathematics subject. GCSE or Equivalent: Scottish National 5: English Language - C Scottish National 5: Maths - C. Applicants must have achieved the Scottish national grades at the time of making their application.
Access to HE Diploma
Overall: QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit - 27 at Distinction and 18 at Merit. Required subjects: 15 credits in Biology or Chemistry and 15 credits in another science subject.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English and Mathematics grade C (4) (or equivalent). Applicants must have achieved these GCSE grades at the time of making their application.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,B,B
B,B,B
Overall: ABB-BBB Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry and a second science or mathematics subject. GCSE or Equivalent: Scottish National 5: English Language - C Scottish National 5: Maths - C. Applicants must have achieved the Scottish national grades at the time of making their application.
Extended Project
Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer for this programme, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects. Applicants can only receive one grade reduction from the published grades, an EPQ grade reduction can’t be applied in addition to other grade reductions made through other schemes such as Contextual Admissions or In2Surrey.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
33.0
32.0
Overall: 33-32 Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry HL5/SL6 and a second science or mathematics subject HL5/SL6. GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4. Applicants must have achieved these grades at the time of making their application.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Overall: Pass overall with ABB-BBB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels. Required subjects: A-level Biology and an A-level in another science or mathematics subject. A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass. GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 (C). Applicants must have achieved these GCSE grades at the time of making their application.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
DDM
Overall: DDD-DDM in Applied Science. (please contact us if you are taking a different BTEC).
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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