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Bachelor of Science - BSc
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Full Time With Time Abroad
30-SEP-24
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science - BSc
Main Site
Full time with time abroad
30-SEP-24
4 Years
Our Royal Society of Biology accredited Biochemistry BSc degree programme is the point where chemistry, biology and medicine meet. Biochemistry deals with the molecular nuts and bolts of living organisms and diseases.Advances in the biosciences are having a profound impact on our daily lives, from human health to conservation, making it a hugely rewarding area to study and work in. This course allows you to spend a year of study at an overseas institution as part of your biochemistry degree.The international year is intercalated between the second and final year of your course, making this a four-year course. For the international year you have a wide range of potential overseas destinations. Studying at Birmingham means you'll benefit from high-technology facilities and teaching from world-renowned experts in their field. You'll also be able to tailor your course to match your own interests and goals, and have the unprecedented opportunity to join one of our research groups, working on live research projects.
Exam type
A levelA level:
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
A level Chemistry and a second science: Biology, Human Biology, Mathematics (or Further Mathematics, or Statistics), Physics.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.
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.
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England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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25,860 per year
Students from International
This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
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