Belfast,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry with Professional Studies in Belfast United Kingdom | Queen's University Belfast
Queen's University Belfast
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Belfast United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
23,100
(c. USD30,787.22)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Biochemistry explores life at the molecular level, using chemical principles to tackle pressing challenges in the life sciences field. This discipline reveals drug mechanisms, uncovers disease pathways, and makes genetic engineering possible, making it crucial for pharmaceutical development, biotech innovation, and medical research.
Biochemists study the architecture, operations, and biological significance of molecules that drive metabolic processes, cellular communication, and genetic inheritance.
The BSc in Biochemistry with Professional Studies equips students with comprehensive knowledge of biochemical concepts while developing hands-on laboratory expertise. Learners will master analytical methods and apply them in research environments, gaining proficiency in data collection, numerical analysis, and scientific problem-solving. The program also cultivates transferable skills including teamwork, information management, effective communication, career strategy development, and practical workplace application of biochemical knowledge.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A level requirements
BBB including Chemistry and Biology + GCSE Mathematics grade C4
OR
ABB including Chemistry and at least one from Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Biology grade C4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C4.
Where A-level Biology, Mathematics or Physics are not offered, A-levels in three other subjects including Chemistry and AS-level Biology would be considered.
Irish leaving certificate requirements
H3H3H3H3H4H4 or H3H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in Chemistry and Biology + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics
OR
H3H3H3H3H3H3 or H2H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in Chemistry and at least one from Mathematics or Physics + Ordinary Level grade O4 in Biology + if not offered at Higher Level then grade O4 in Mathematics.
Access Course
Successful completion of a relevant Science based Access Course (120 credits) with an average of 80% and no less than 70% in any module. A relevant Access Course will normally include a minimum of 60 credits at Level 3 (preferably 80 credits) in appropriate Biology and Chemistry modules (eg two Chemistry modules + one Biology module) + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or equivalent in Access Course.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level including Chemistry and Biology + GCSE Mathematics grade C or 4
OR
33 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level including Chemistry and Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Biology grade C or 4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC 4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C or 4
IELTS 6.5 minimum of 5.5 in all four elements of the test
TOEFL iBT 90 with minimum marks as follows- Listening - 17 Reading - 18 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17
BBB including Chemistry and Biology + GCSE Mathematics grade C4
OR
ABB including Chemistry and at least one from Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Biology grade C4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C4.
Where A-level Biology, Mathematics or Physics are not offered, A-levels in three other subjects including Chemistry and AS-level Biology would be considered.
Irish leaving certificate requirements
H3H3H3H3H4H4 or H3H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in Chemistry and Biology + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics
OR
H3H3H3H3H3H3 or H2H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in Chemistry and at least one from Mathematics or Physics + Ordinary Level grade O4 in Biology + if not offered at Higher Level then grade O4 in Mathematics.
Access Course
Successful completion of a relevant Science based Access Course (120 credits) with an average of 80% and no less than 70% in any module. A relevant Access Course will normally include a minimum of 60 credits at Level 3 (preferably 80 credits) in appropriate Biology and Chemistry modules (eg two Chemistry modules + one Biology module) + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or equivalent in Access Course.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level including Chemistry and Biology + GCSE Mathematics grade C or 4
OR
33 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level including Chemistry and Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Biology grade C or 4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC 4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C or 4
IELTS 6.5 minimum of 5.5 in all four elements of the test
TOEFL iBT 90 with minimum marks as follows- Listening - 17 Reading - 18 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17
Tuition
GBP
23,100