This course provides a thorough, modern training in both biochemistry and genetics, emphasising common areas such as molecular biology, genetic engineering and biotechnology.
You'll gain expertise in core practices such as handling DNA and proteins and manipulating genes and genomes. These skills are highly sought after in the medicinal, pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and biotechnology industries.
Teaching takes place predominately in the Medical School and will include lectures, small-group workshops, practical sessions and seminars - providing a well-rounded and dynamic learning experience.
Many of the teaching staff are actively involved in real-world research and have a strong insight into the skills which are required for a successful career in this field.
Course Details - Modules
There are a range of optional modules to choose from in every year of the course. You will study these alongside core modules.
During the first year, you'll be introduced to the fundamental aspects of cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, organic and inorganic chemistry, as well as core skills in biochemistry.
In the second year, your studies continue to go into greater depth. You'll cover structures, functions and analysis of proteins and genes, as well as the genetic basis of disease, cell-to-cell signalling and metabolic regulation.
You'll undertake a research project in year three, exploring an area of biochemistry that suits your personal interests in the field. This project may be lab, bioinformatics, or literature-based. There's also a large selection of optional modules to expand your learning.
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:
CC47
Institution code:
N84
Campus Name:
University Park Campus
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
including Chemistry and at least one other science subject at A level. A pass is required in science practical tests, if assessed separately (waived for 2021/22 application cycle).
Acceptable second science subjects are biology, maths, further maths or physics. Maths and further maths are acceptable as second and third science subjects.
Applicants must also meet the GCSE requirements to be considered.
Considered on an individual basis; you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification.
Applicants must still meet the GCSE requirements to be considered.
Considered on an individual basis; you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification.
Applicants must still meet the GCSE requirements to be considered.
in combination with grades AA in the Advanced Scottish Highers, including Chemistry and a second science.
Acceptable second science subjects are biology, maths, further maths or physics. Maths and further maths are acceptable as second and third science subjects.
Overall pass in 45 level 3 credits. 12 distinctions in chemistry and 12 distinctions in a second science. The modules will be considered on an individual basis; you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Applicants must still meet the GCSE requirements to be considered.
including Chemistry and a second science. Offers made in conjunction with Scottish Highers grades of AABBB.
Acceptable second science subjects are biology, maths, further maths or physics. Maths and further maths are acceptable as second and third science subjects.
Considered on an individual basis; you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Applicants must still meet the GCSE requirements to be considered.
including 5/6 in chemistry and another science, in any order, at Higher Level. Acceptable second science subjects are biology, maths, further maths or physics. Maths and further maths are acceptable as second and third science subjects.
Grade 4 in maths at standard level and either grade 4 in English A at standard level or grade 5 in English B at standard level.
BTEC level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Sciences is acceptable for this course. The modules will be considered on an individual basis; you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Applicants must still meet the GCSE requirements to be considered.
in combination with 2 science A-level qualifications, including Chemistry. Acceptable second science subjects are biology, maths, further maths or physics. Maths and further maths are acceptable as second and third science subjects.
Applicants must still meet the GCSE requirements to be considered.
in combination with 2 science A-levels at AA, to include Chemistry. Acceptable second science subjects are biology, maths, further maths or physics. Maths and further maths are acceptable as second and third science subjects.
Biochemistry is one of the progression pathways for our Science with Foundation Year course. Requirements for progression are:
Foundation Biological Science - 55%
Foundation Chemistry - 55%
Overall pass - 40%
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://nottingham.ac.uk
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.5
With at least 6 in each element
TOEFL (iBT)
87.0
(minimum 20 in Speaking and 19 in all other elements)
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
55%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
90%
Go onto work and study:
100%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
International
26500.0
Year 1
EU
26500.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
University Park
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Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
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