Course Summary

**Reasons to choose Kingston** - This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. You’ll receive one year’s free associate membership once you graduate. - 100 percent of students from this course are in employment or further study six months after graduating (DLHE 2016/17). - You’ll gain extensive practical experience in brand new laboratories, recently opened as part of a £6.8 million investment. - Kingston University is No.1 in London for Biosciences (Guardian League Table 2021). - This course received over 92% overall student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2020). **About this course** Do you want to contribute to work that could help solve many of life’s biggest challenges? Engage with the latest groundbreaking scientific developments? Biochemistry at Kingston will help you understand the molecular processes that control life, from molecules (such as DNA and proteins) and cells, to the complex structures of whole organisms. In your final year, you’ll select from options such as Advanced Analytical Science, Clinical Chemistry and Haematology, and Chemotherapy. Choosing a specialist topic which inspires you, you’ll work on an independent research project. You’ll acquire the knowledge and technical skills to work in a wide variety of roles, including those in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

Course Details - Modules

Examples of Modules: Year 1 - Genes, Cells and Tissues; The Biochemical Foundations of Life; Human Physiology; Scientific and Laboratory Skills; Year 2 - Proteins and Metabolism; Molecular Biology of the Cell; Principles of Pharmacology with Research Methods; Analytical Science; Year 3 - Sandwich Year; Year 4 - Current Concepts in Biomolecular Science; Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics; Project/Dissertation (Bioscience); Advanced Analytical Science OR Chemotherapy of Infectious Disease and Neoplastic Disease

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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.

Application Codes

Course code: C701

Institution code: K84

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Chemistry and Biology with a minimum of a grade C

UCAS points from ideally 3 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications

Equivalent of 112 UCAS points including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry, and one of: - Biology - Chemistry - Environmental Science - Geography - Geology - Maths - Physics, or - Psychology

Can be considered in combination with other Level 3 qualifications e.g. A2's in different subjects.

Equivalent of 112 UCAS points in one of the following subjects: - Biology - Human biology - Chemistry - Science - Applied Science

The following subjects are considered alongside an A Level with a minimum of a grade C: - Applied Science - Applied Biology - Applied Chemistry - Biomedical Sciences - Life Sciences - Medical Science - Forensics

To include Biology or Chemistry at Higher Level grade 5 alongside another Science subject

The following BTEC's are considered suitable: - Science: Applied Biology - Applied Science - Applied Science (Biomedical Science) - Applied Science (Forensic Science) - Applied Science (Medical Science) - Chemical Sciences Other BTEC Extended Diploma programmes may be considered if contain both biology and chemistry units

Equivalent of 112 UCAS points. To include Biology or Chemistry with a minimum of H3 alongside another Science subject.

T Levels T Levels are an alternative to A levels, apprenticeships and other further education courses. T Level focuses on vocational skills and can help students into skilled employment, higher education and/or apprenticeships. Students who study T Level spend 80% of the course in the classroom, learning the skills that employers need. The other 20% is a meaningful industry placement, where they put these skills into action. T Levels are the equivalent to three A levels and we recognise the UCAS tariff points they attract in line with other qualifications that aid progression to higher education.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate-course/biochemistry-bsc/

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 77%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 80%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

For international fees, please visit: https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/fees/ Please visit the provider course webpage for further information regarding additional course costs

Provider information

River House
53-57 High Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ

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