**Why choose this course**
- Study a research-led curriculum that explores the fundamental processes of life at a cellular level, from simple existence to the coordination of billions of living cells, finding the answers to everyday questions like ‘Why do we feel ill after getting a flu jab?’
- Be taught by research-active biochemists who have expertise in genetic engineering, immunology, neuroscience, pharmacology, toxicology and more.
- Gain industry experience through our Professional Training placements and work for pharmaceutical organisations, food suppliers, hospitals and biotechnology companies.
- Complete an integrated masters and a laboratory-based dissertation, exploring topics like antibody class switching in B cells and neurodegenerative diseases, in preparation for a technical research career in industry or academia.
- Get the academic and laboratory experience needed to be eligible to apply for associate membership with the Royal Society of Biology, once you’ve successfully completed the course.
**What you will study**
Biochemistry is at the heart of life and the explanation of all life processes. Both health and disease, and ageing and development are complex biochemical processes. By understanding more about these, we can generate more effective ways to help humanity. During the course, you’ll find answers to some everyday questions like:
- How can we protect ourselves from ultraviolet light?
- Is there a scientific basis to aphrodisiacs?
- Why do we feel ill after getting a flu jab?
- Why do we love chocolate?
As a biochemist, you’ll play a crucial role in the development of new treatments for a range of diseases, including cancer, studying the chemical and physical principles of living things and biological processes.
During your first two years, you’ll develop a broad understanding of biochemistry, with opportunities to familiarise yourself with contemporary biochemical methodology and sample some of its most intriguing applications. You’ll choose a range of optional modules in bacteriology, biodiversity, neuroscience and virology.
In your third year, you’ll build on your biochemistry knowledge and select five optional modules, exploring topics such as genetics, immunology, pharmacology, systems biology and toxicology. You’ll also complete a research project, bringing together all the practical, analytical, and presentation skills you’ve developed.
Course Details - Modules
To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects.
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:
C704
Institution code:
S85
Campus Name:
Stag Hill
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
Overall:
BBB
We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.
Required subjects:
Chemistry or Biology and a second science or Mathematics.
Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.
Overall:
ABBBB
Required subjects:
Chemistry or Biology and a second science or Mathematics.
GCSE or Equivalent:
Scottish National 5: English Language - C
Scottish National 5: Maths - C
Applicants must have achieved the Scottish national grades at the time of making their application.
Overall:
QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 27 at Distinction and 18 at Merit.
Required subjects:
This must include 15 credits in Chemistry or Biology and 15 credits in a second science or Mathematics.
Overall:
BBB
Required subjects:
Chemistry or Biology and a second science or Mathematics.
GCSE or Equivalent:
Scottish National 5: English Language - C
Scottish National 5: Maths - C
Applicants must have achieved the Scottish national grades at the time of making their application.
Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A level offer, plus an alternate offer of one A level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.
Overall:
32
Required subjects:
HL5/SL6 in Chemistry or Biology and a second science or Mathematics.
GCSE or Equivalent:
English, HL4/SL4 (including MYP).
Maths, HL4/SL4 (including MYP).
Maths Studies, SL4.
Applicants must have achieved these grades at the time of making their application.
Overall:
DDM in Applied Science (please contact us if you are taking a different BTEC).
Overall:
Pass overall with BBB from the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-levels. Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element.
Required subjects:
Chemistry or Biology and a second science or Mathematics.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.5
6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element
View the other English language qualifications that we accept:
