Birmingham,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry with International Year 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. USD34,465.69)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Our Biochemistry BSc program, accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, sits at the intersection of chemistry, biology, and medicine. This field explores the fundamental molecular mechanisms that drive living organisms and disease processes.
Breakthroughs in biosciences significantly influence everyday life, spanning healthcare to environmental protection, creating exciting opportunities for study and careers. This program includes an optional year abroad at an international partner university as part of your biochemistry qualification.
The overseas study year occurs between your second and final years, extending the program to four years. You'll have numerous global destinations to choose from for your international experience.
At Birmingham, you'll access cutting-edge facilities and learn from distinguished academics. The flexible curriculum lets you focus on your specific interests while offering unique chances to participate in active research projects alongside our scientific teams.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Number of A levels required:
3
Typical offer:
AAA
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 A in Chemistry
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate D* in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, or Applied Psychology and 2 A Levels at grades AA, with the A in A Level Chemistry.
Or
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate D* in any subject and 2 A Levels with grades AA, to include Chemistry and a second science subject.
International Baccalaureate Diploma: 6, 6, 6 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall. Higher level subjects need to include the required subjects as defined for the A-level qualification.
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:
AAA
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 A in Chemistry
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate D* in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, or Applied Psychology and 2 A Levels at grades AA, with the A in A Level Chemistry.
Or
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate D* in any subject and 2 A Levels with grades AA, to include Chemistry and a second science subject.
International Baccalaureate Diploma: 6, 6, 6 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall. Higher level subjects need to include the required subjects as defined for the A-level qualification.
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