This course has a strong practical focus. You'll work in specialist laboratories which are fully equipped for hands-on experience in areas ranging from DNA and protein handling, to gene cloning technology.
We have strong links with clinical schools in the University, giving you the opportunity to widen your breadth of knowledge via contact with biochemists, physiologists, pharmacologists, and cell biologists. This clinical link is a valuable element, as this course focuses heavily on the clinical and medical aspects of biochemistry over your second and third years.
This expertise is in high demand, as you will be developing the skills desperately needed in the fight against various diseases and illnesses, and contributing to the development of life-saving medicines.
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, inorganic and organic chemistry, and human physiology.
In the second year, your studies continue to go into greater depth. You'll cover signals and metabolic regulation, pharmacology, and an intermediate level of gene and protein analysis.
You'll undertake a research project in year three, exploring an area 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:
C741
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, physics. Maths and further maths are acceptable as second and third A-levels.
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, physics. Maths and further maths are acceptable as second and third A-levels.
45 level 3 credits must be achieved with 12 distinctions in chemistry and 12 distinctions in a second science. The modules are 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, physics. Maths and further maths are acceptable as second and third A-levels.
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.
Applicants must still meet the GCSE requirements to be considered.
Grade 4 in standard level maths and either grade 4 in English A at standard level or grade 5 in English B at standard level.
BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science is acceptable for this course.
The modules are 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.
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, physics. Maths and further maths are acceptable as second and third A-levels.
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 no less than 6 in each element.
TOEFL (iBT)
87.0
with 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
Address2 are not listed for this Course.
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
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