UndergraduateUCAS F600

BSc (Hons) Biochemistry

Explore the molecular basis of life. Our laboratory-intensive programme covers protein science, metabolic pathways, and molecular biology techniques for biotech careers.

3 Years Full-time

Full Time

Start: September 2026

Faculty

Faculty of Pure & Applied Sciences

Programme Structure

Year 1

BC1001Core20 credits

Introduction to Biochemistry

BC1002Core20 credits

Cell Biology

BC1003Core20 credits

Organic Chemistry

BC1004Core20 credits

Laboratory Techniques

BC1005Core20 credits

Molecular Biology

BC1006Core20 credits

Biostatistics

Year 2

BC2001Core20 credits

Protein Structure and Function

BC2002Core20 credits

Metabolism

BC2003Core20 credits

Gene Expression

BC2004Core20 credits

Enzymology

BC2005Optional20 credits

Bioinformatics

BC2006Optional20 credits

Immunology

Year 3

BC3001Core40 credits

Research Project

BC3002Core20 credits

Structural Biology

BC3003Optional20 credits

Pharmacology

BC3004Optional20 credits

Biotechnology

Entry Requirements

A-Levels: AAB including Chemistry and Biology

BTEC: DDM in Applied Science

IB: 34 points with 6 in Chemistry and Biology

GCSE: Grade 5/B in English and Mathematics

IELTS: 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each component

Career Prospects

Biochemist

Pharmaceutical Scientist

Biotechnologist

Research Scientist

Clinical Scientist

Accreditations

Royal Society of Biology (RSB)