MSci Biochemistry with Integrated Master's at Keele University

Programme overview

Accelerate your career in biochemistry by gaining the advanced problem-solving, communication and research skills to address real-world issues. Investigating some of the most exciting areas of 21st century life science and medical research, our four-year Biochemistry with Integrated Master's MSci will be of particular interest to those who wish to continue in a research career, such as further study to PhD level, working in industry or the wider bioscience sector.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences | Department: School of Life Sciences | Duration: 4 years or 5 years with international or placement year | Study mode: full-time (integrated master's); placement year option | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Keele, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules: Molecules of Life, Molecular Principles and Applications of Biochemistry, Human Physiology and Anatomy, Molecular Cell Biology, Practical and Academic Skills in Bioscience. Year 2 compulsory modules: Applications of Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular and Structural Immunology, Microbes, Viruses and Parasites, Drug Design, Metabolism in Health and Disease, Cell Signalling, Research and Analytical Skills, Practical and Professional Skills in Bioscience. Year 3 compulsory modules: Research Project, Employability and Communication Skills in Bioscience, Case Studies in Biotechnology.

Career pathways

You will graduate with a strong set of transferable skills suited to a range of roles in the science, education and health sectors. Many of our graduates progress to further study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: ABB in three A Levels including B in Chemistry and B in one other Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List. Also required: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below). BTEC: DDM in any of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas / National Extended Diplomas: Applied Science, including completion of three out of four of the following units: Applications of Organic Chemistry, Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Industrial Chemical Analysis, Practical Chemical Analysis. IB Diploma: 655 in three Higher Levels including 5 in Chemistry and in one other Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List at Higher Level, or 32 points including 5 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in one other Higher Level Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List. English language: IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all components (English Group A) or 4/C in GCSE English.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK Home tuition fee for students starting in 2027/28. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,200 a year (2026/27). Band 1 international fee for 2026/27; 2027/28 international fees not yet confirmed. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 4 years or 5 years with international or placement year

Apply through the official page: https://www.keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/

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