Course contact details
Admissions
Email:admissions@surrey.ac.uk
Phone:+44(0)1483 682222
University of Surrey
Guildford
GU2 7XH
Course summary
Why choose this course
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Explore the fundamental processes of life at a cellular level, from simple existence to the coordination of billions of living cells.
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Take the opportunity to get industry-ready with our award-winning Professional Training placements.
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Learn how technology and genetic principles can be used to tackle global challenges like world hunger, insulin shortages and vaccine production.
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Immerse yourself in some of the ground-breaking research being done at Surrey on sleep, ageing, immunology, pharmacology, virology and more.
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Choose our integrated masters pathway and complete an extended laboratory-based dissertation, preparing you for a technical research career in industry or academia.
We’re preparing you for the future by integrating AI into every course, building digital skills, confidence and creativity that employers value in tomorrow’s workplace.
What you will study
During the first two years of our Biochemistry course, you’ll develop a broad understanding of biochemistry, its methodology and some of its most intriguing applications. You’ll get to choose optional modules in bacteriology, biodiversity, neuroscience and virology.
In your third year, you’ll select five optional modules, exploring topics such as genetics, immunology, pharmacology, systems biology and toxicology. You’ll also complete a research project, bringing together all the practical, analytical and presentation skills you’ve developed. Previous students have had their work published in top-tier journals, including the European Journal of Neuroscience and the Journal of Virology and Sleep.
If you choose to complete an integrated masters you will have an additional research-focused year of study. You’ll cover advanced techniques in biochemistry and you’ll enhance your scientific communication skills. During the year, you’ll be presented with several therapy areas and drug targets that you’ll develop a portfolio review for. You’ll then present your work to industry experts in a bid for funding.
You'll also be given a research problem that you’ll propose a critical experimental plan for, incorporating a range of appropriate biochemical techniques. You’ll complete a laboratory-based dissertation investigating topics like antibody class switching in B cells and neurodegenerative diseases.
Modules
Course Modules
To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Stag Hill
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- S85
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- S85
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelABB-BBB
Overall:
ABB-BBB
We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.
Required subjects:
Biology or Chemistry and a second science or mathematics subject.
Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.
ABB-BBB
We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.
Required subjects:
Biology or Chemistry and a second science or mathematics subject.
Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.
T LevelD
Overall:
Distinction overall, with minimum C in the Core Component.
Required subjects:
Science.
GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 (C). Applicants must have achieved these GCSE grades at the time of making their application.
Distinction overall, with minimum C in the Core Component.
Required subjects:
Science.
GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 (C). Applicants must have achieved these GCSE grades at the time of making their application.
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Scottish HigherAABBB-ABBBB
Overall:
AABBB-ABBBB
Required subjects:
Biology or Chemistry and another science or mathematics subject.
GCSE or Equivalent:
Scottish National 5: English Language - C
Scottish National 5: Maths - C.
Applicants must have achieved the Scottish national grades at the time of making their application.
AABBB-ABBBB
Required subjects:
Biology or Chemistry and another science or mathematics subject.
GCSE or Equivalent:
Scottish National 5: English Language - C
Scottish National 5: Maths - C.
Applicants must have achieved the Scottish national grades at the time of making their application.
Access to HE Diploma
Overall:
QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit - 27 at Distinction and 18 at Merit.
Required subjects:
15 credits in Biology or Chemistry and 15 credits in another science subject.
QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit - 27 at Distinction and 18 at Merit.
Required subjects:
15 credits in Biology or Chemistry and 15 credits in another science subject.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English and Mathematics grade C (4) (or equivalent). Applicants must have achieved these GCSE grades at the time of making their application.
Scottish Advanced HigherABB-BBB
Overall:
ABB-BBB
Required subjects:
Biology or Chemistry and a second science or mathematics subject.
GCSE or Equivalent:
Scottish National 5: English Language - C
Scottish National 5: Maths - C.
Applicants must have achieved the Scottish national grades at the time of making their application.
ABB-BBB
Required subjects:
Biology or Chemistry and a second science or mathematics subject.
GCSE or Equivalent:
Scottish National 5: English Language - C
Scottish National 5: Maths - C.
Applicants must have achieved the Scottish national grades at the time of making their application.
Extended ProjectA
Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer for this programme, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.
Applicants can only receive one grade reduction from the published grades, an EPQ grade reduction can’t be applied in addition to other grade reductions made through other schemes such as Contextual Admissions or In2Surrey.
Applicants can only receive one grade reduction from the published grades, an EPQ grade reduction can’t be applied in addition to other grade reductions made through other schemes such as Contextual Admissions or In2Surrey.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme33-32
Overall:
33-32
Required subjects:
Biology or Chemistry HL5/SL6 and a second science or mathematics subject HL5/SL6.
GCSE or Equivalent:
English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4. Applicants must have achieved these grades at the time of making their application.
33-32
Required subjects:
Biology or Chemistry HL5/SL6 and a second science or mathematics subject HL5/SL6.
GCSE or Equivalent:
English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4. Applicants must have achieved these grades at the time of making their application.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Overall:
Pass overall with ABB-BBB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels.
Required subjects:
A-level Biology and an A-level in another science or mathematics subject.
A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass.
GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 (C). Applicants must have achieved these GCSE grades at the time of making their application.
Pass overall with ABB-BBB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels.
Required subjects:
A-level Biology and an A-level in another science or mathematics subject.
A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass.
GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at grade 4 (C). Applicants must have achieved these GCSE grades at the time of making their application.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD-DDM
Overall:
DDD-DDM in Applied Science. (please contact us if you are taking a different BTEC).
DDD-DDM in Applied Science. (please contact us if you are taking a different BTEC).
Applications are considered on an individual basis, taking into account qualifications achieved, predicted grades, personal statement and academic reference. Conditional offers are specified in terms of required grades; we do not make offers in terms of overall UCAS tariff.
We understand that predicted grades are an estimate and will consider applicants who have predicted grades that are a little lower than our published requirement. Any offers we make will align with the grades shown above unless a grade reduction can be offered under our Contextual Admissions policy or our In2Surrey scheme. Details can be found here: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/schools-colleges/contextual-admissions-policy
Applicants with a mixed qualification profile (e.g. those taking A-levels and BTEC qualifications) are encouraged to contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk for guidance on the grades accepted.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element |
https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/international/english-language-requirements
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | TBC |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Please see our website for up-to-date information on our fees for 2027/28:
https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/undergraduate-2027-entry
Sponsorship information
Scholarships and bursaries 1
The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.
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