Biochemistry (with foundation year) BSc (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Clifton Campus

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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

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During the foundation year, you will develop core bioscience and study skills using an active and collaborative approach to your learning. This will build your skills and knowledge before moving onto BSc (Hons) Biochemistry in Year Two. You’ll study diseases alongside drug development, biological tools and genetically modified products – all the skills you’ll need to become a professional biochemist. We also give you lots of opportunities to apply your skills in our state-of-the-art labs, so ...Read more

During the foundation year, you will develop core bioscience and study skills using an active and collaborative approach to your learning. This will build your skills and knowledge before moving onto BSc (Hons) Biochemistry in Year Two. You’ll study diseases alongside drug development, biological tools and genetically modified products – all the skills you’ll need to become a professional biochemist. We also give you lots of opportunities to apply your skills in our state-of-the-art labs, so you’ll be a confident, work-ready graduate.Biochemistry is the chemistry of life and on this course we bring it off the page. You’ll not only discover how this subject is vital to humanity, but even play a part in applying it to global challenges. Your journey will start with discovery of disease at a molecular level – preventing, diagnosing and treating – before looking at drug development, biological tools and genetically modified products. We show you how this fascinating subject can be applied in everyday life in from diabetes to cancer.There‘s no substitute for doing it yourself, so that’s why we give you lots of chances to apply your skills in our labs so you’re a confident, work-ready graduate.

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16/101
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55th
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45th
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Will
27 Jan 25

The best part of studying Biochemistry at NTU is the hands-on lab experience and supportive lecturers. The workload can feel intense at times, but the modern facilities and great..Read more

SR
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16 Mar 22

I believe that the student community, along with the support that is given by the lecturers and the wide range of actives and services provided is what makes this place..Read more

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72 Grades / Points required

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

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

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T Level:

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72 UCAS Tariff points from three A-Levels or equivalent qualifications

72 UCAS Tariff points from three A-Levels or equivalent qualifications

72 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and one A-Level or equivalent qualification

72 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-Levels or equivalent qualifications

MMP from a BTEC Extended Diploma

We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

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Will
27 Jan 25
Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
The best part of studying Biochemistry at NTU is the hands-on lab experience and supportive lecturers. The workload can feel intense at times, but the modern facilities and great...
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SR
Student Reviewer
16 Mar 22
Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
I believe that the student community, along with the support that is given by the lecturers and the wide range of actives and services provided is what makes this place...
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