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Biochemistry

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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Course summary

Are you fascinated by the molecular fundamentals of life, and the chemical processes occurring in living organisms?
Biochemistry is a science which seeks to understand how cellular activity determines organism level outcome. You will learn how the regulation of gene expression and protein function controls every aspect of cell behaviour, from cell division and cancer to cellular metabolism, obesity, protein degradation and neurodegenerative disease.
This teaching will ensure you graduate Biochemistry BSc with the core skills needed to be successful in your future profession, with potential careers from laboratory scientist to data analyst, patent law and teaching.
BSc or MSci?
MSci degrees are undergraduate-level courses which last for four years and have an integrated master's qualification. They are the equivalent to a BSc plus a master's level qualification. The MSci provides additional intensive laboratory research and the opportunity for you to add in industrial experience to enhance your future career prospects.
Why choose this course?

  • Tailor your course to your unique interests with a range of optional modules

  • Student feedback - excellent track record in student feedback on quality of teaching

  • Student support - a personal tutor assigned to you to provide academic and pastoral advice throughout the degree

  • Employability - good record in our students securing employment or postgraduate education

  • Laboratory experience begins in term one. You will benefit from cutting-edge labs, a personal tutor, advanced research labs and opportunities to work with imaging (SLIM, MRI, 3D), genomics, deep-seq, nanopore, flow cytometry and single-cell RNA sequencing

  • Capstone experience - in your final year, you can undertake a capstone project, applying your expertise to real-world challenges in a collaborative working group. Teaching is research-led, meaning you'll learn from academics actively working in cutting-edge research

  • Research - be trained by tutors who are active in real world research, giving you the skills necessary for your future career

  • Travel while you learn - opportunities through studying abroad at our campus in Malaysia or with our other partners

Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Biochemistry-BSc-Hons-U6UBCHEM.html

Assessment method

You'll be assessed through a range of methods, such as coursework, exams, assessments, lab reports, presentations and a dissertation.

This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21 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:
C700
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Nottingham 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
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:
C700
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
AAB

including Chemistry and a second science which can be from Biology, Physics, Maths or Further Maths. A pass is required in science practical tests, if assessed separately.

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

in Applied Science

Access to HE Diploma
D: 30 credits M: 15 credits P: 0 credits

To include 15 distinctions from chemistry modules plus 15 distinctions from biology physics or maths units

Scottish Higher
AABBB

in combination with grades AA in the Advanced Scottish Highers, including chemistry and a second science

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

DD in Applied Science plus one A-Level from chemistry, biology, maths or further maths at grade A

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

plus A-level grades AB including chemistry and one from biology, physics, maths, or further maths

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
D

plus two A-levels at grade AB to including chemistry and one of biology, physics, maths or further maths

Scottish Advanced Higher
AA

including chemistry and a second science. Offers made in conjunction with Scottish Highers grades of AABBB

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 points

including 6 and 5 in HL Chemistry and a second HL science subject which can be from biology, physics and mathematics, in any order or 665 in 3 Higher Level IB certificates, including Chemistry and a second HL science subject which can be from biology, physics and mathematics, in any order.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
B

in combination with 2 A levels at AA, to include Chemistry and a second science which can be from Biology, Physics, Maths or Further Maths.

Extended Project
A

If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your EPQ will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your EPQ will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3, M1, M2

in principal subjects including Chemistry and a second science.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English language at grade 4 (C) or above and GCSE Maths at grade 6 (B) are required

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
A

If you have already achieved your Core Maths Qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Core Maths Qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths Qualification.

Core Maths qualifications offered by other exam boards are also considered for an alternative offer.

T Level
Not accepted

Biochemistry is one of the progression pathways for our Science with Foundation Year course. Requirements for progression are:

Foundation Biological Science - 55%
Foundation Chemistry - 55%
Overall pass - 40%

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5with no less than 6.0 in any element
TOEFL (iBT)87Minimum of 20 in Speaking and 19 in all other elements

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.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham 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

LocationFeeYear

* 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

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202627/undergraduate.aspx

Clearing contact details

Clearing - Apply Online

Applicant Enquiry Form

0330 041 5590

Course Clearing information

Additional information

View course vacancies and apply online at www.nottingham.ac.uk/clearing. For Clearing entry requirements, please search the vacancy listings on our website from Monday 2 July 2026. Clearing entry requirements for your course may differ from the standard entry requirements.

Visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/clearing for more information.

Course contact details

Undergraduate admissions

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