BSc (Hons) Biochemistry

... United Kingdom
... University of Salford

Course Overview

Biochemistry has become the foundation for understanding all biological processes. It is at the cutting-edge of research and is an exceptionally versatile scientific discipline with opportunities in the field continuing to grow. 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.

We pride ourselves on our research and have recently invested extensively in our facilities to ensure that you are able to complete research projects that are exciting and inspiring, contributing useful findings to the field. Examples of research areas that you can explore include nanotechnology, drug design and repurposing, cancer and antimicrobial research, natural products, biomarkers, analytical detection of volatiles, mass spectrometry, computational studies, skin modelling, lung diseases, biotechnology, toxicology and much more.

This degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. If you choose to do a placement year after the second year of the degree then your degree will have 'Advanced Degree Accreditation' by the Royal Society of Biology. 

You will:

  • Explore areas of research such as nanotechnology, drug design and repurposing, cancer and antimicrobial, lung diseases, biotechnology, toxicology and much more

  • Have the opportunity to do a placement year after your second year

  • Gain the skills needed to take advantage of career opportunities in an expanding field

General Eligibility

GCSE

English and mathematics at grade C or 4 or above.

You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

UCAS tariff points

112 points including Biology and Chemistry grade C. A pass in the practical element of Science A levels must be achieved.

A level

112 points including Biology and Chemistry grade C. A pass in the practical element of Science A levels must be achieved.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

Programme Information
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Course Category

Science


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Campus Name

The Crescent, Salford


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 3/4 years(inc. placement year), Part-Time: 6 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

16380, (INT)


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