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BSc Biological and Medicinal Chemistry

University of Exeter, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

A degree in Biochemistry will help you to develop a wide range of essential skills such as analytical problem solving, team work and organising and communicating information. Whatever you choose to do after graduation, your Biosciences degree will stand you in good stead, with excellent employment prospects and transferable skills.

General Eligibility

A-Level AAB - ABB AAA (with Industrial Experience/Study Abroad) B in Biology and B in Chemistry A in Biology and A in Chemistry (with Industrial Experience/Study Abroad) IB 34/665 - 32/655 36/666 (with Industrial Experience/Study Abroad) HL 5 in Biology and HL 5 in Chemistry HL 6 in Biology and HL 6 in Chemistry (with Industrial Experience/Study Abroad) BTEC DDD - DDM DDD (with Industrial Experience/Study Abroad) Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma are also required to achieve GCE A-level grade B in Biology and B in Chemistry Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma are also required to achieve GCE A-level grade A in Biology and A in Chemistry (with Industrial Experience/Study Abroad) GCSE C or 4, B or 5, C or 4 Grade C or 4 in English Language, Grade B or 5 in Mathematics and Grade C or 4 in Double Award Science or Chemistry Access to HE 24 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade (with Industrial Experience/Study Abroad) To include 12 L3 Credits at Merit Grade in Biology and 12 L3 Credits at Merit Grade in Chemistry To include at least 15 L3 credits at Distinction Grade in an acceptable Biology subject area and 15 L3 credits at Distinction Grade in an acceptable Chemistry subject area (with Industrial Experience/Study Abroad) Contextual Offer A-Level: BBB - BBC IB: 30/555 - 28/554 BTEC: DDM - DMM Industrial Exp./Study Abroad: A-Level: AAC IB: 32/655 BTEC: DDM

Part Time Work Details

Apprentices will need to be employed by your organization for a minimum of 30 hours per week. Your organization will also need to commit to sponsoring apprentices to complete this qualification.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
Biochemistry Fundamental Principles for Bioscientists Genetics Microbiology Cells Structure and Reactivity of Organic Compounds I General Chemistry
2 Year 2
Research Skills and Bioethics Structure and Reactivity of Organic Compounds II Metabolism Analytical Techniques in Biochemistry Bioinorganic Chemistry
3 Year 3
Biosciences Research Project Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry Organic Synthesis and Drug Design Secondary Metabolites

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79
IELTS and IELTS Indicator (International English Language Testing System – academic version) 6.5 and no less than 6.0 in the writing section and no less than 5.5 in any other section and TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Home Edition and TOEFL iBT Paper Edition 90 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, 21 for listening, 22 for reading, and 23 for speaking.

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