Birmingham,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry in Birmingham United Kingdom | University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
|
Birmingham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
25,860
(c. USD34,505)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our Biochemistry BSc program, accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, allows you to focus on specialized fields including Biology, Chemistry, and Medicine.
For those captivated by molecular science and aspiring to work in fields addressing crucial societal challenges, Birmingham's BSc Biochemistry provides an excellent foundation. We emphasize hands-on learning and cultivating versatile skills that prove valuable across diverse professional environments.
Featuring specialized degree pathways, this program enables students to investigate living systems through molecular and cellular lenses. Beginning with core principles of chemistry, cell biology, and genetics, the curriculum progresses to advanced research projects in the final year, potentially involving work in our state-of-the-art facilities like the Phenome Centre, where you might analyze metabolites using mass spectrometry technology.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Number of A levels required:
3
Typical offer:
AAB
Required subjects and grades:
A level Chemistry and a second science. Minimum of five GCSEs to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade 4/C.
'Subjects accepted as 'second science': Biology, Human Biology, Mathematics (or Further Mathematics, or Statistics), Physics.
Specified subjects excluded for entry: General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Applied Science, Communication and Culture, Critical Studies, Global Perspectives, Science in Society and World Development.
BTEC National Extended Diploma D*D*D in Applied Science
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma D*D* in Applied Science and A Level grade B in Chemistry
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate D* in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, or Applied Psychology and 2 A Levels at grades AB, with the B in A Level Chemistry.
Or
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate D* in any subject and 2 A Levels with grades AB, to include Chemistry and a second science subject.
TOEFL 80 overall with no less than 19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking and 19 in Writing. 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any band.
3
Typical offer:
AAB
Required subjects and grades:
A level Chemistry and a second science. Minimum of five GCSEs to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade 4/C.
'Subjects accepted as 'second science': Biology, Human Biology, Mathematics (or Further Mathematics, or Statistics), Physics.
Specified subjects excluded for entry: General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Applied Science, Communication and Culture, Critical Studies, Global Perspectives, Science in Society and World Development.
BTEC National Extended Diploma D*D*D in Applied Science
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma D*D* in Applied Science and A Level grade B in Chemistry
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate D* in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, or Applied Psychology and 2 A Levels at grades AB, with the B in A Level Chemistry.
Or
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate D* in any subject and 2 A Levels with grades AB, to include Chemistry and a second science subject.
TOEFL 80 overall with no less than 19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking and 19 in Writing. 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any band.
Tuition
GBP
25,860