Biochemistry has revolutionized our understanding of biological systems, from microbes to humans, and led to ground-breaking biotechnology applications. Our degree equips you with the specialist knowledge and skills you need for a career in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries, as well as other related sectors.
Offering a strong foundation in modern biochemistry, this course allows you to explore core subjects such as genetics, cell biology and molecular biology along with specialized fields including bioinformatics and molecular modeling; drug design and development; biotechnology; and genetic engineering.
You gain specialist knowledge in areas such as structure-function relationships; signaling and regulatory systems; and metabolic pathways as well as build the practical laboratory skills to work at the forefront of this exciting and developing field.
We will consider you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for breadth and depth in your current studies and enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study.
At least 112 points with 96 points from at least 2 A level passes
At least 112 points with Distinction Merit Merit in BTEC Extended Diploma or Distinction* Distinction* in BTEC Diploma
A completed Access to Higher Education Diploma (with 12 merits and 12 distinctions at level 3)
Equivalent qualifications such as Irish Leaving Certificate, OCR Nationals, International Baccalaureate and CACHE Level 3 awards.
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English language requirements
The University accepts the following qualification as satisfying the English Language requirements for entry to a Bachelor or Master's degree.
UKVI Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element
Please note: some courses may require higher levels of English – the exact criteria will be specified in the course descriptions
Biological and Medical Sciences
Bedford Campus
Undergraduate
Full-time, 3 years
February
6.0
Home full-time: £9,250, International full-time: £13,500,
Liverpool, England
6.0
Undergraduate
12500
London
6.0
Undergraduate
£ £ 6935, £10710
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6.5
Undergraduate