BSc Biochemistry
Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology, Further Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics IB: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Chemistry and 6 at Higher Level in another core science/mathematics subject. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology, Further Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics BTEC: DDD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five required Chemistry units Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
About this course
BSc in BSc Biochemistry, a biochemistry degree focused on the molecular basis of life and human health. The curriculum covers molecular genetics, immunology, synthetic biology, drug discovery, recombinant engineering, enzymology, protein design, cellular homeostasis, cancer cell biology, developmental biology, infectious disease, microbiology, pharmacology and physiology. Students complete a third-year research project affiliated with scientific research groups, and the programme includes practical training across the first two years supported by personal tutoring.