Biochemistry MSci (Hons)
University of Birmingham
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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

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Our flexible undergraduate Biochemistry MSci masters degree offers you the opportunity to tailor a bespoke programme of study matching individual interests and goals.At the interface between chemistry, biology and medicine, biochemists seek to explore and understand the molecular underpinnings of living organisms and of disease. Biochemistry makes an impact on many fronts, offering graduates exciting and varied careers. This 4-year MSci-level course builds on the framework of the 3-year BSc ...Read more

Our flexible undergraduate Biochemistry MSci masters degree offers you the opportunity to tailor a bespoke programme of study matching individual interests and goals.At the interface between chemistry, biology and medicine, biochemists seek to explore and understand the molecular underpinnings of living organisms and of disease. Biochemistry makes an impact on many fronts, offering graduates exciting and varied careers. This 4-year MSci-level course builds on the framework of the 3-year BSc Biochemistry course. It offers the same flexibility and allows you to tailor a programme of study that matches individual interests and goals. This course particularly emphasises practical training and research skills, as well as the development of transferable skills that can be deployed in a wide range of professional settings. The Masters year, which extends the three-year BSc programme, is devoted to developing research competence through a multi-faceted teaching and research programme.While the MSci degree cannot be combined with the specialist degree titles in Genetics or Medical Biochemistry, you can attend any of the modules required for the specialist degree titles, and so achieve the same level of competence in any given area of specialisation. We also note that candidates who fail to meet the higher offer for this course, but meet the standard offer of the three year BSc course will automatically be offered a place on the three year course. This includes the opportunity to upgrade to the MSci degree, provided there is capacity* and that you meet the required performance indicators.This programme has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology following an independent and rigorous assessment. Advanced Degree accreditation highlights the degrees that have the potential to educate the life science leaders and innovators of the future.*If there is insufficient capacity to accommodate students on this option, preference is given to students who entered the course on the MSci offer grades

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44/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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22nd
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13th
Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry
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85%
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Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Molecular Biology graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Eirinn
26 Jan 25

The academic life is well balanced with the social aspects. There are lots of places to study and work and many opportunities to have fun. Living in villages with your year makes..Read more

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Fliss
22 Feb 24

I love that it's a compact campus, and easy to find accommodation/housing in a walkable distance, but also easy to get to the city centre by public transport. Nothing stands out..Read more

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AAA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

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

D*D*D* Grades / Points required

To include A Level Chemistry and a second science: Specified subjects excluded for entry: General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Applied Science, Communication and Culture, Critical Studies, Global Perspectives, Science in Society and World Development.Minimum of five GCSEs to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade 4/C.The typical offer for the MSci course is higher than that for the corresponding three-year BSc degree programmes. However, all candidates who firmly accept the offer, as their first choice, will automatically be offered a place on the corresponding BSc course if they fail to meet the MSci offer while meeting the standard offer.

Access to HE (Science) with sufficient Biology and Chemistry content is considered. Contact Admissions Team for details.

6, 6, 6 in Higher Level subjects plus 32 points overall. Higher Level subjects need to include the required subjects as defined for the A Level qualification.

BTEC National Extended Diploma D*D*D* in Applied ScienceBTEC Level 3 National Diploma D*D* in Applied Science and A Level grade A in ChemistryBTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate D* in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, or Applied Psychology and 2 A Levels at grades AA, with the A in A Level Chemistry.OrBTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate D* in any subject and 2 A Levels with grades AA, to include Chemistry and a second science subject.

Popular A-level subjects

Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry

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

Chemistry
97%
Biology
89%
Mathematics
58%
Physics
11%
Psychology
11%
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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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The academic life is well balanced with the social aspects. There are lots of places to study and work and many opportunities to have fun. Living in villages with your year makes...
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Fliss
22 Feb 24
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I love that it's a compact campus, and easy to find accommodation/housing in a walkable distance, but also easy to get to the city centre by public transport. Nothing stands out...
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