Course Overview

This course is a five-year Integrated Masters's degree with entry into either Year 1 with Highers or Year 2 with Advanced Highers or A-levels. 

Biochemistry is the study of how cells work at the molecular level. Together with the related field of Molecular Biology, Biochemistry provides significant advances in understanding the molecular basis of life and how alteration or disruption of these molecular pathways leads to disease processes.

This Masters's degree is for students who want to specialise in a single biomedical science. It’s particularly relevant if you wish to pursue a research career.

In Years 1 to 4, you’ll follow the same curriculum as one of the joint Honours bioscience degrees. In Year 5, you’ll focus on developing research skills and knowledge. A significant part of this course is project-based.

General Eligibility

Advanced Highers

Year 2 entry: AB

(Chemistry B, Biology/Human Biology B, plus Year 1 above)

A Levels

Standard entry requirements*:

Year 1 entry: BBB

(Chemistry and Biology, GCSE Maths 6/B, GCSE English Language 6/B or English Literature 6/B)

Year 2 entry: ABB

(Chemistry and Biology, GCSE Maths 6/B, GCSE English Language 6/B or English Literature 6/B)

International Baccalaureate

Standard entry requirements*:

Year 1 entry: 30

(Chemistry HL5, Biology HL5 . Maths SL5 and English SL5)

Year 2 entry: 32

(Chemistry and Biology, one at HL6, the other at HL5. Maths SL5 and English SL5)

HNC/HND

Year 1 entry: HNC, Graded Unit A/HND, Graded Units BB
Year 2 entry: HND, Graded Units AB 
Year 3 entry: HND, Graded Units AA

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)