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BSc (Hons) Biochemistry

University of Portsmouth ( Navitas ), United Kingdom
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Course Overview

What can you do with a Biochemistry degree? There are many career paths a BSc (Hons) Biochemistry degree can lead you to. Previous students have gone on to do valuable work in fields such as industrial research and academic research showing to a PhD biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries science, teaching the health service scientific writing and the media. To give you the best chance of securing a significant role when you graduate, our Careers and Employability service can help you find relevant work experience during your course. We can help you identify placements, internships, and voluntary roles that will complement your studies.

General Eligibility

Typical offers

  • A level – ABB–BBB

  • UCAS points – 120-128 points to include 3 A levels, or equivalent, including Biology and Chemistry, with 40 points from either A level Biology or Chemistry. For A groups, which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application

  • T levels – Merit. Acceptable T-Level Subjects: T Level in Health, T Level in Science. Applications with Merit can be considered, but applicants will require adequate qualifications in chemistry.

  • BTECs (Extended Diplomas) – DDM

  • International Baccalaureate – 27

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core modules

  • Biodiversity and Evolution

  • Experimental Biology

  • Graduate Employability Skills

  • Introduction to Cell Biology and Biochemistry

  • Microbiology and Molecular Biology

  • Perspectives in Biochemistry

2 Year 2

Core modules

  • Cell Biology

  • Enzymes and Metabolism

  • Recombinant DNA and Protein Engineering

  • Research Skills

3 Year 3

Core modules

  • Gene Organisation and Expression

  • Genomics in Molecular Medicine

  • Honours Project

  • Protein Engineering

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

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