Course Overview

The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.

Careers and Employability - Student Services aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.

We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, and extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.

This course is designed to develop your interest in understanding the biochemistry of life and how biochemical processes are involved in health and disease. You will acquire the knowledge and techniques needed to approach biological and clinical problems.

Biochemistry graduates are highly sought after in the NHS, the pharmaceutical industry and medical research laboratories.

During your dissertation project, you will conduct novel experiments and write up a thesis. In the past, some students work has been credited in scientific publications.

General Eligibility

Typical Entry :

112 UCAS points

GCE A Level:

112 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent, including GCE A Level Chemistry at grade B. Typical offer – BCC-BBC.

BTEC:

BTEC Extended Diploma/BTEC Diploma (Applied Science) – DMM/D*D* (must include Chemistry modules). BTECs in other subjects can be considered if they are studied in combination with A-level Chemistry.

Irish/Scottish Highers:

Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 including H3 in Chemistry

Scottish Highers - BBBB including Chemistry

International Baccalaureate:

26 points, including 5 in HL Chemistry

Access requirements:

Access to HE (Science) Diploma, to include 45 credits at Level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit (12-15 in Chemistry)

Extra Information / General Entry Requirements:

A Level General Studies accepted; Welsh Baccalaureate accepted alongside A Levels/BTEC; OCR Diplomas also considered

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)