Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
University of Kent
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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**Biochemistry**Tackle contemporary issues in health, agriculture, and the environment. Delve into the intricacies of living organisms at the molecular level, spanning from viruses and bacteria to humans, plants, and other complex organisms. Utilise your expertise and skills to effect meaningful change.By learning from inspirational academics who are at the forefront of research, youll acquire practical experience, scientific knowledge, and transferable skills that can help you achieve your ...Read more


Biochemistry

Tackle contemporary issues in health, agriculture, and the environment. Delve into the intricacies of living organisms at the molecular level, spanning from viruses and bacteria to humans, plants, and other complex organisms. Utilise your expertise and skills to effect meaningful change.By learning from inspirational academics who are at the forefront of research, you'll acquire practical experience, scientific knowledge, and transferable skills that can help you achieve your academic and professional objectives.


Accreditation

Our Biochemistry degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB).


Your future

Graduate with an excellent grounding in scientific knowledge and extensive laboratory experience. During your studies, you’ll also develop key transferable skills in research, critical thinking, analytical abilities and problem solving.


Location

Our city, your time.It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere.We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
82/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
35th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
52nd
Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Molecular Biology graduate salary
£21,000
What students say
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Charlotte
23 Jan 24

love the campus and facilities and the event. don't feel like my course is very..Read more

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Hannah
17 Oct 23

The facilities take ages to get fixed but it’s okay..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC - BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 - 26 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM - DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

including any required subjects as listed in the relevant qualification section

Scottish Highers qualifications are considered on an individual basis

including any required subjects as listed in the relevant qualification section

The University welcomes applications from Access to Higher Education Diploma candidates for consideration. A typical offer may require you to obtain a proportion of Level 3 credits in relevant science subjects at merit grade or above.

30 points in the IB Diploma or 120 UCAS Tariff points including HL Biology AND HL Chemistry at 5

including any required subjects as listed in the relevant qualification section

overall in Science with a minimum of grade B in the core (including grade B in the paper B written examination) or overall in Science with a minimum of grade C in the core (including grade C in the paper B written examination)

Popular A-level subjects

Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Chemistry
100%
Biology
98%
Mathematics
47%
Psychology
12%
Physics
8%
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Charlotte
23 Jan 24
Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
love the campus and facilities and the event. don't feel like my course is very...
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Hannah
17 Oct 23
Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
The facilities take ages to get fixed but it’s okay...
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University of Kent
University of Kent , Canterbury

Established in 1965, the University of Kent has a proud track record of excellence in teaching and research and is ambitious to...

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University of Kent
Recruitment and Admissions Office, The Registry, Darwin Road Canterbury Kent CT2 7NZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canterbury West  0.6 miles away

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