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Biochemistry
Bachelor of Biochemistry
Bachelor of Biochemistry

Bachelor of Biochemistry

  • ID:UB440113
  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

English Requirements

 One of the following:

  • IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element
  • TOEFL iBT - Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Speaking: 20, Writing: 17
  • Pearson PTE - Listening: 59, Reading: 59, Speaking: 59, Writing: 59

Course Information

Biochemistry is an essential part of modern science as it crosses many disciplines and provides fundamental insights into biological processes. It has revolutionised our understanding of biological systems from microbes to humans and has led to many beneficial biotechnology applications.

The BSc Biochemistry will equip you with a strong foundation in modern biochemistry, and specialist knowledge and skills essential for careers in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, agricultural and related sectors.

Our biochemistry graduates also seek wider career opportunities in hospitals, government department, academic organisations and the publishing industry.

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Units

  • Chemistry And Molecular Genetics (BHS006-1) Compulsory
  • Essential Skills In Biochemistry (BHS007-1) Compulsory
  • Human Anatomy And Physiology (BHS004-1) Compulsory
  • Microbiology And Biochemistry (BHS002-1) Compulsory
  • Biochemical Techniques And Skills (BHS012-2) Compulsory
  • Biochemistry For Applications In Biotechnology (BHS015-2) Compulsory
  • Human Metabolism (BHS023-2) Compulsory
  • Immunology (BHS027-2) Compulsory
  • Protein Structure And Function And Pharmacology (BHS013-2) Compulsory
  • Biochemistry Research Project (BHS019-3) Compulsory
  • Cell Biology And Pathophysiology (BHS021-3) Compulsory
  • Molecular Biology And Genetic Engineering (BHS020-3) Compulsory
  • Systems Biology For Pharmaceutical And Biotechnology Innovations (BHS022-3) Compulsory
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Pre Courses

  • Foundation Year

A Degree with a Foundation Year gives you an alternative entry route to an Undergraduate course.

Whether you’re returning to learning and require additional help and support to up-skill, or if you didn’t quite meet the grades to pursue an Undergraduate course, our Degrees with Foundation Year provide a fantastic entry route for you to work towards a degree level qualification

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

On completing this course you are likely to progress into one of the following areas:

  • Research and development in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
  • Research and development in government or academic laboratories.
  • Scientific writing, publishing or sales.
  • Further training, e.g. medicine, dentistry, pharmacy.
  • Teaching of science.
  • Skills developed in information sourcing, data analysis, and presentation also allow graduates to seek employment within a broad range of non-scientific careers, from managerial posts to politics.

Further study:

  • MSc by research – a practical, research based masters’ degree.
  • MSc – a taught master’s degree in a related area.
  • Within the Department of Life Sciences we run MSc courses in Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Management.
  • PhD research in the biosciences.
  • Within the Department of Life Sciences we have recent PhD students working in cancer research, autoimmune disease, protein biochemistry, neurobiology, and environmental bioscience and biotechnology.

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Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance Single: 300 GBP/year

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