Biochemistry BSc
University of Birmingham
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Bachelor of Science - BSc

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30-SEP-24

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science - BSc

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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 ...Read more

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.

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WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
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33/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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18th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
14th
Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 99 = 1% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
1%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
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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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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Matthew
31 Jan 24

It's pretty I am now depressed and..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A 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.

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%
Psychology
11%
Physics
11%
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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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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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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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25,860 per year

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Students from International

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Latest Biochemistry reviews

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F
Fliss
22 Feb 24
Biochemistry BSc
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
M
Matthew
31 Jan 24
Biochemistry BSc
It's pretty I am now depressed and...
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