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Biochemistry

  • MSci
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Peel Park Campus
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Course summary

Biochemistry is the foundation for understanding all biological processes. The knowledge and methods developed by biochemists are applied to all fields of medicine and agriculture as well as many chemical and health related industries. If you want to work at the frontier of science in the future, look no further than our BSc/MSci Biochemistry degrees.

Biochemistry is at the cutting-edge of research and an exceptionally versatile scientific discipline where opportunities in the field continue to develop. Biochemistry explores both protein structure and function, and genetic engineering - the two basic components of the fast-expanding field of biotechnology. As a graduate, you will have excellent and exciting prospective career paths.

This BSc degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and the placement version has RSB “Advanced Degree” accreditation. Their accredited degree programmes contain a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills and prepare graduates to directly address the needs of employers, therefore considerably increasing your employability. This MSci degree is a new course that builds upon the BSc offering and we will be applying for the RSB “Advanced Degree” accreditation.

This course includes the option of a year of study in the USA at the University of Toledo, Ohio. This exchange programme has been running for over 40 years which must make it one of the most established transatlantic partnerships in higher education. The University of Toledo is considered to be a leading center for science, with a reputation for taking research from the laboratory to the world.

Modules

Year One:

  • Biological Chemistry
  • Genetics
  • Introduction to Organic Chemistry
  • Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Skills
  • Introductory Biochemistry
  • Cell Biology

Year Two:

  • Clinical and Molecular Genetics
  • Fundamentals of Biochemistry
  • Chemical and Biochemical Research Skills
  • Human Systems Physiology
  • Genetics and Proteomics
  • Medical Biochemistry

Year Three:

  • Biochemistry of Drugs and Disease
  • Current Topics in Biochemistry
  • Final Year Project and Professional Skills

Choose one option from the following:

  • Science and Industry: BSc Hons
  • Cancer: Bench to Bedside
  • Biotechnology
  • Clinical Immunology

Year Four:

  • Biochemistry of Ageing and Disease
  • Advanced Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Analysis
  • Data Analysis Skills
  • Research Project

Assessment method

100%
Coursework including project-based research

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Peel Park Campus

Study options

  • MSci • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
C701
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
C701
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
104 - 112 points

A level

Two full A-levels required as a minimum, including Grade C in Biology or Chemistry.

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

Grade DMM required from Science-based BTEC including Biology or Chemistry units

Access to HE Diploma

104-112 UCAS points from a QAA Approved programme with science content (i.e. Biology, Chemistry) at Level 3.

Scottish Higher

Two Scottish Higher Levels required, including Biology or Chemistry.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30 points

30 points overall, including Grade 4 in Higher Level Biology or Chemistry.
Must have passed the full International Baccalaureate to be considered.

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

Two Higher Levels required, including Biology or Chemistry.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.

T Level
M

Overall M required in a Science subject. Must have passed all components

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