Keele,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry in Keele United Kingdom | Keele University
Keele University
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Keele United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
17,700
(c. USD23,590.21)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The programme's initial year provides a comprehensive foundation in contemporary biochemistry, covering diverse topics from biological molecule structures to core chemical principles applied in life sciences. You'll study human physiology, anatomy, and molecular cell biology while developing essential scientific skills.
As you progress, you'll apply biochemical knowledge to pressing real-world challenges like pharmaceutical development and environmental solutions. The final year offers specialized elective modules in advanced bioscience fields. A highlight is the chance to conduct an independent research project, allowing you to synthesize laboratory techniques, data analysis, and scientific communication skills while exploring a personally compelling subject. This degree opens doors to various professional paths such as:Chemical analystCrime lab specialistDrug researcherMedical practitionerAdvanced academic studiesR&D professionalScience educatorPoison specialist
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A Level: ABB in three A Levels including B in Chemistry and B in one other Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List. Contextual Offer: BBC in three A Levels including B in Chemistry and B in one other Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List. You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification.
Access to HE Diploma - 128 UCAS points in an acceptable Science Access to HE including Distinction in at least 30 Level 3 credits and Merit in at least 15 Level 3 credits.
BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma - DDM in any of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas / National Extended Diplomas: Applied Science, including completion of three out of four of the following units: Applications of Organic Chemistry, Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Industrial Chemical Analysis, Practical Chemical Analysis.
BTEC National Diploma / Diploma - Distinction and Merit in any BTEC National Diploma / Diploma and B in Chemistry A Level, or Distinction and Merit in Applied Science BTEC National Diploma / Diploma including completion of three out of four of the following units: Applications of Organic Chemistry, Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Industrial Chemical Analysis, Practical Chemical Analysis, and A in any A Level.
BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma - Distinction in any BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma and BB in two A Levels including B in Chemistry and B in one other Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List, or Distinction in Applied Science BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma and BB in two A Levels including B in Chemistry.
International Baccalaureate Diploma - 655 in three Higher Levels including 5 in Chemistry and in one other Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List at Higher Level, or 32 points including 5 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in one other Higher Level Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List. Contextual Offer: 554 in three Higher Levels including 5 in Chemistry and 5 in one other Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List at Higher Level, or 29 points including 5 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in one other Higher Level Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List.
For most students, this requirement can be met with a 4 or C in GCSE English. IELTS Academic and IELTS Indicator 6.0 with 5.5 in all components, TOEFL IBT (including Home) 79 with 17 (writing), 17 (listening), 18 (reading) and 20 (speaking).
Tuition
GBP
17,700