Leicester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (Biochemistry) with Year Abroad in Leicester United Kingdom | University of Leicester
University of Leicester
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Leicester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
22,600
(c. USD30,120.83)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Biochemistry's core concept is that life's processes can ultimately be understood by examining the characteristics and interactions of their molecular components. Researchers in this field investigate molecular mechanisms across all life forms - including how malfunctions in these systems can trigger illnesses. During your initial year, you'll concentrate on grasping essential cellular activities like DNA and protein production, along with the metabolic reactions that support cells and living beings. In subsequent years, you'll deepen your knowledge of how these molecular operations are precisely regulated to ensure proper timing and location. Such regulation is crucial for healthy cellular function and overall bodily systems, with mistakes potentially causing severe outcomes. Cancer development serves as one illustration, where DNA alterations disrupt proteins controlling cell division. You'll discover how understanding these molecular mechanisms is driving medical advances, particularly by targeting critical molecules in faulty biological pathways.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A-levels: AAB - ABB, including at least two relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology. We may consider two AS-levels in place of one A-level. General Studies not accepted
EPQ with A-levels: ABB-BBB + EPQ grade B. A-level subjects to include two relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology. General Studies not accepted.
GCSE: At least Grade C/4 in both English and Maths (if not held at A2/AS-level).
Access to HE Diploma: Pass Science diploma with 45 credits at level three, 30 of which must be at distinction
International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points to include grade 6 and 5 in at least two relevant HL science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology. Minimum of 3 in HL Maths or 4 in SL Maths required if grade C/4 not held at GCSE. Minimum of 4 in English Language required if grade C/4 not held at GCSE.
BTEC Nationals: Pass Applied Science Diploma with D*DD plus five GCSEs at B/5 or above including two relevant sciences
T Levels: Distinction in Science (with an Occupational Specialism in Laboratory technician)
Other national and international qualifications considered.
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
TOEFL iBT - 90
Tuition
GBP
22,600