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

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

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**Biochemistry with a Foundation Year**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 ...Read more


Biochemistry with a Foundation Year

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.


Foundation year

Our foundation year offers you the flexibility to progress to degrees across our Division of Natural Sciences including Biochemistry or another area of Biosciences, Chemistry, Forensic Science or Sport and Exercise Sciences.


Accreditation

Our Biochemistry BSc at Kent 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:
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82/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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35th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
52nd
What students say
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Charlotte
23 Jan 24

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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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CDD Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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

UCAS Tariff:

80 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

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

MMP Grades / Points required

T Level:

P Grades / Points required

including any required subjects as listed in the relevant qualification section

Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis.

including any required subjects as listed in the relevant qualification section

24 points in the IB Diploma or 80 UCAS Tariff points including either a HL Science subject, Sport, Psychology or Maths at 4 or SL Science subject, Sport, Psychology or Maths at 6

including any required subjects as listed in the relevant qualification section

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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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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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