Biochemistry
Queen's University Belfast
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Course info

Chemistry is a core science subject that touches almost every aspect of our daily lives and will become increasingly important in our future knowledge-based society. Chemists develop life-saving drugs, medical devices, materials and sensors that can enhance our quality of life and environment beyond measure.Four-year MChem degrees and five-year MChem (with a Year in Industry) degrees are available for high-calibre students with the ability and aspiration to practice Chemistry at the highest ...Read more

Chemistry is a core science subject that touches almost every aspect of our daily lives and will become increasingly important in our future knowledge-based society. Chemists develop life-saving drugs, medical devices, materials and sensors that can enhance our quality of life and environment beyond measure.Four-year MChem degrees and five-year MChem (with a Year in Industry) degrees are available for high-calibre students with the ability and aspiration to practice Chemistry at the highest levels. BSc students with excellent performance may transfer to the MChem up to the end of Stage 3.

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  UCAS
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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3/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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14th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
24th
What students say
L
Lewis
10 Dec 24

The student union is a great addition to student life at the University due to both the atmosphere and reasonably priced drinks available at the SU..Read more

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Bethan
10 Dec 24

The facilities are all very modern and..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB - ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BBB - ABB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

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Access to HE Diploma:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 - 33 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3H3H3H3H4H4 - H3H3H3H3H3H3 Grades / Points required

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

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Tuition fees

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£4,750 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£25,300 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£25,300 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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Latest reviews

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Queen's University Belfast
University Road Belfast Northern Ireland BT7 1NN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Balmoral   0.2 miles away
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