Biochemistry MBiochem
Cardiff University
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Master of Biochemistry - MBiochem

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Biochemistry is the study of the molecular basis of life. It is a subject that has a rich history of scientific discoveries, from enzymology and metabolic pathways to the discovery of genes and the structure of DNA. Today the subject embraces important new areas, such as genomics and genome editing, synthetic biology and protein engineering.Our integrated masters degree in Biochemistry is aimed at aspiring researchers and those seeking a career in science. This four-year undergraduate course ...Read more

Biochemistry is the study of the molecular basis of life. It is a subject that has a rich history of scientific discoveries, from enzymology and metabolic pathways to the discovery of genes and the structure of DNA. Today the subject embraces important new areas, such as genomics and genome editing, synthetic biology and protein engineering.

Our integrated masters degree in Biochemistry is aimed at aspiring researchers and those seeking a career in science. This four-year undergraduate course enables you to explore the current frontiers of knowledge in your chosen field and provides training in advanced research techniques.

Through this course, you will learn how biochemistry and biomolecular sciences contribute to advances in all biological disciplines, including medicine and biotechnology. You will receive extensive hands-on training in laboratory techniques, and gain practical experience of widely transferable skills in computing, statistics, data analysis and presentation.

Our Biochemistry programme provides an excellent foundation for careers within all areas of biological and molecular sciences, and offers strong training for research scientists. Our graduates have gone on to a range of exciting and fulfilling careers in both scientific and non-scientific related fields, including biotechnology research and development, scientific publishing, pharmaceutical industries, molecular biology, journalism, teaching and veterinary science. Many also choose to progress their studies further with a higher degree.

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22/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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21st
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27th
What students say
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Alfie
06 Mar 25

The best aspects are probably student life and the location of the university and nearby facilities. Bad aspects would be uncertainty around whether you have a lecture or not, job..Read more

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Jacob
05 Mar 25

The university staff are all absolutely lovely and will actually try to help you which is unlike some other experiences ive heard of. The SU is amazing and cannot be faulted...Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB - AAA Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

A Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

36 - 32 Grades / Points required

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

DDD - DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

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

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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

Must include Biology or Chemistry.You will need to pass the science practical element of the A-level if this is part of your programme of study.

For applicants taking the EPQ qualification, an A in the EPQ can be recognised to lower the entry requirements by a single grade. For example, an AAB offer would be "AAB from 3 A-levels or ABB from 3 A-levels and a grade A in the EPQ". Please note that any subject specific requirements must be met.

36-32 overall or 666-665 in 3 HL subjects. Must include grade 6 in HL Biology or Chemistry.

in a BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science or Forensic Science, with Distinction in all of the Core/Mandatory Units

Acceptance of T Levels for this programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Academic School. Consideration will be given to the T Level grade/subject and grades/subjects achieved at GCSE/Level 2.

The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in place of one A-level at the A-level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.

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England

£9,000 per year

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£9,000 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,000 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,000 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,000 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£28,200 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£28,200 per year

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Students from International

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£28200 Per year

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The best aspects are probably student life and the location of the university and nearby facilities. Bad aspects would be uncertainty around whether you have a lecture or not, job...
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The university staff are all absolutely lovely and will actually try to help you which is unlike some other experiences ive heard of. The SU is amazing and cannot be faulted....
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