Biochemists study the way living organisms function at a molecular level, and bring about positive change in vital areas such as medicine, agriculture and the environment.
Choose Biochemistry at Kent because:
* our Biochemistry degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RBS)
* you receive extensive practical training in our world-class laboratories, with opportunities to work on live research projects in your final year
* your lecturers are innovative teachers; two of our academic staff have been awarded National Teaching Fellowships
* as well as being excellent teachers your lecturers are also active researchers, so you are taught the most up-to-date science in a stimulating and supportive environment
* we have a dedicated careers and placements team to help you prepare for life after Kent and are ranked 5th for graduate prospects in The Complete University Guide 2021
* we collaborate with research groups in industry and academia and have excellent links with local employers, including the NHS, Lonza and Sekisui Diagnostics, Roche, Sanofi and Pfizer
On this degree, you develop your skills as a bioscientist, gaining insight into key biological and chemical disciplines, including biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, microbiology and physiology, gene regulation, cell biology and metabolism.
You spend a year working in industry in the UK or abroad. Many placements pay a salary and you’ll gain relevant experience, which will benefit you in your final-year studies and when applying for jobs after graduation.
In your final year, you can choose three optional modules allowing you to investigate areas that interest you, for example cancer biology, neuroscience, virology, Bioinformatics and Genomics, immunology, cell signalling or ageing. You also complete your own research project.
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
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C702
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K24
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Direct entry into Year 2 of this programme is considered on a case by case basis.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
including Biology (or Human Biology) AND Chemistry at grade B or Applied Science Double Award at BB, including the practical endorsement of any science qualifications taken.
Scottish Highers qualifications are considered on an individual basis
The University of Kent will not necessarily make conditional offers to all access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If an offer is made candidates will be required to pass the Access to Higher Education Diploma with 18 level 3 credits at distinction, 24 level 3 credits at Merit and 3 level 3 credits at Pass, and to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits in particular subjects at distinction or merit grade.
or 15 points at Higher Level including HL Biology at 5 or SL Biology at 6 AND HL Chemistry at 5 or SL Chemistry at 6
The University will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF;OCR) on a case by case basis. Subjects likely to be acceptable are Applied Science, Biomedical Science and Medical Science.
Typical offers when made are Distinction, Merit, Merit. Please contact us for further advice on your individual circumstances.
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English language requirements
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Applicants should have grade C or 4 in English Language GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.
