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Biomedical Sciences (Biochemistry)

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 15 September 2025
  • Undergraduate
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2025-2026
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Course summary

What's happening inside our cells? What's happening at a molecular level? The bringing together of biology and chemistry allows scientists to use chemical knowledge to understand biological problems.

At Brunel, we understand that your specialist knowledge should be built on a sound grounding of all the areas of biomedical sciences. This means that your first year will cover areas such as the human body, biochemistry and research skills. As you continue through your degree you'll study specialist areas that will teach you about the various biochemical pathways and how they may be altered during specific human diseases.

And if you change your mind about your specialist area, don’t worry. The flexibility of our course at Brunel means that you can switch to another specialist pathway in the second year or even take the general Biomedical Sciences BSc.

The Royal Society of Biology has awarded its accreditation to all of Brunel’s biomedical sciences BSc courses. This means that you can be confident that your degree will prepare you for the working world – and your prospective employers will know this too. You'll receive a one year’s membership as an Associate Member once you graduate, integrating you into the sector with access to key contacts and up-to-date knowledge.

In your final year you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to our research programmes in cellular and biochemical pathways, the regulation of gene expression, DNA repair and immunological responses to microbial infection. This will give you first-hand experience of real-world laboratory research and prepare you for your future career.

Modules

Modules

Typical Modules include

Practical Skills in Biomedical Sciences,
Biology of the Cell,
Data Analysis,
Metabolic Regulation

For further information please visit our website www.brunel.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/Biomedical-Sciences-Biochemistry-BSc

Assessment method

You'll be assessed through a mixture of coursework and written examinations to test your knowledge, understanding, problem solving and data interpretation.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Royal Society of Biology

Ways to study this course

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Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 15 September 2025

Apply by
29 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:
C722
Institution code:
B84
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2, 3

Brunel University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
29 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:
C722
Institution code:
B84
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Brunel welcomes applications from applicants who wish to transfer to one of our courses.

Applications will be considered on a case by case basis, further information can be found on our website at: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/study/applicants/undergraduate-courses-how-to-apply/Looking-to-transfer-to-year-2

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
AAB - BBB

including grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Applied Science

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

in Applied Science, Applied Science (Biomedical Science), Applied Science (Analytical & Forensic Science) or Applied Science (Physical Science)

Access to HE Diploma

Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma in Biomedical Science, Medicine, Health and Human Science or Science with 45 credits at Level 3. All Biology and Chemistry units must be passed with Distinctions at level 3.

Scottish Higher
Not accepted

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

in any subject with an A level grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science or DM in Applied Science/Applied Science Pathway/Pharmaceutical Science and any A level at grade B

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D

in any subject with A levels grade BC including grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science or D in Applied Science/Applied Science Pathway/Applied Human Biology/Pharmaceutical Science with A levels grade BC in any subject

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
DDM

in Applied Science, Applied Science (Biomedical Science), Applied Science (Analytical & Forensic Science) or Applied Science (Physical Science)

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
DM

in any subject with an A level grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science or DM in Applied Science/Applied Science Pathway/Pharmaceutical Science and any A level at grade B

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
D

in any subject with A levels grade BC including grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science or D in Applied Science/Applied Science Pathway/Applied Human Biology/Pharmaceutical Science with A levels grade BC in any subject

Scottish Advanced Higher
BBB

including grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Applied Science

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30 points

including Higher Level 5 in Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Standard or Higher Level 2 in Maths and Standard Level 5 / Higher Level 4 in English.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3, H3, H3, H3, H3

including H3 in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Science

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
M2, M2, M2

including grade M2 in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Science

GCSE/National 4/National 5

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 and above are required, including English Language (or grade B/5 in English Literature), Mathematics and a Science subject.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DDM

in Applied Science, Applied Science (Biomedical Science), Applied Science (Analytical & Forensic Science) or Applied Science (Physical Science)

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
DM

in any subject with an A level grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science or DM in Applied Science/Applied Science Pathway/Pharmaceutical Science and any A level at grade B

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
D

in any subject with A levels grade BC including grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science or D in Applied Science/Applied Science Pathway/Applied Human Biology/Pharmaceutical Science with A levels grade BB in any subject

T Level
M

Subjects accepted: Health, Healthcare Science or Science

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with no less than 5.5 in each subsection
Institution's Own Testwith no less than 55% in each subsection
TOEFL (iBT)77with a minimum of: Reading - 18 Listening - 17 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17
PTE Academic59with a minimum of 59 in all subscores

Brunel University London - English Language Requirementshttps://www.brunel.ac.uk/international/English-Language-Requirements

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Brunel University London is committed to raising the aspiration and improving equality of opportunity of our applicants and students. We adopt a contextualised admissions approach when reviewing applications, which include accepting lower grades or making lower offers to applicants from disadvantaged and under-represented backgrounds. From 2024 entry, the offer will be personalised based on a holistic view of the application, including the individual applicant’s personal and educational journey.

Learn more on the Brunel University of London website

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

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* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

EU nationals may be eligible for a discount on their fees - please see our website at https://www.brunel.ac.uk/scholarships/page?id=c8112b36-1680-4492-b55c-f4e9932ae2e8

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