Course Overview

All life stems from biochemical processes from the tallest tree to the smallest cell. Investigating these processes down to the molecular level has brought about giant leaps in our understanding across many disciplines €“ from evolution and reproduction to disease prevention and engineering. Biochemical research will be fundamental in the coming decades. If you want to be part of it, this course could be a great place to start. Biochemistry is the investigation of the chemical processes that lead to life and the methods of metabolic regulation, nervous integration, and information storage by biochemical systems. The ability of biological machines to reproduce and pass on information about our evolutionary history is all driven by chemical processes that are becoming very well understood and well characterized at the molecular level. The next leap for biochemistry will be to explain the complexity of living processes, such as consciousness at the level of chemistry; this has the potential to revolutionize areas of science such as computation. Biochemical research can unlock stem cell therapies and overcome cancer and dementia. It also has much to offer engineering in advanced materials and novel solutions to problems that have evolved over billions of years. The potential for biochemical research in the coming decades is vast, and the course is the starting point for many areas of further study and application in industry.

General Eligibility

BBC-BCCat A Level includes a grade B in Chemistry and C in another relevant Science subject. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study and a requirement for our degree course entry.

112-104UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications, including a grade B in Chemistry at A Level, plus a C in another relevant Science subject.

Meritat T Level in Science including a grade B in A Level Chemistry or Biology.

DMMin BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science.

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above to include modules in relevant Science subjects.

112-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications should include relevant science subject modules.

Part Time Work Details

Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall, with no element lower than 5.5 or equivalent.