Course Overview

The mechanics of life: discover the molecular machinery that lies at the heart of the cell and drives all living organisms. At Worcester, we look at the fascinating world of biochemistry from a variety of angles. The core of our course explores human health, from the processes that cause cancer to the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

There are also opportunities to extend your learning into other areas, such as bioinformatics or microbiology, depending on your specific interests. There is even the chance to get involved with hands-on research into immortalized human cell lines in the lab.

Our Biochemistry degree provides the foundation for entry-to-graduate training programs. For example, a clinical (healthcare) scientist within the NHS, comes with an average starting salary of £25K + per year. The degree is also rich in transferable skills and many graduates may also work in teaching, scientific publishing, or in business.

At the University of Worcester, our students come first and we provide workshops to help our graduates enter postgraduate studies at Worcester or other universities.

General Eligibility

96 UCAS Tariff points MUST include A2 Biology and A2 another science, maths, or statistics.

104 UCAS Tariff points MUST include A2 Biology.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

  Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – 52 or above or CEFR B2 or above

  Cambridge First Certificate in English – Grade C or above with no skill less than D or 2

  Pearson Test of English (Academic) – An overall score of 59 or above, with not less than 51 points in any of the 4 skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing).