MSci (Hons) Biochemistry at Lancaster University

Programme overview

Learn from experts in two highly-respected Lancaster University departments – Biomedical and Life Sciences and Chemistry By understanding life at the molecular level you can play a role in addressing major global challenges, like developing treatments for disease, improving forensics in police investigations, or tackling hunger through improving crop yields. Biochemistry unites biology and chemistry to understand the cellular, molecular and chemical interactions within living systems.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Medicine | Department: Biomedical and Life Sciences | Duration: Full time 4 years | Study mode: full-time (integrated master's) | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Fundamentals of Chemistry A, Genetics and Biotechnology, Introduction to Biosciences, Microbes, Pathogens and Immunity, Molecules to Cells. Year 2 core modules: Biochemistry of Cellular Metabolism, Life Cycle of Proteins, Microbiology and Immunology. Year 3 core modules: Bioinformatics, Biosciences Research Project, Global Health Challenges. Year 4 core modules: Biosciences Integrated Master's Research Project.

Career pathways

A degree in biochemistry will unlock a host of careers in biomedicine, research, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. Many biochemistry graduates work in scientific research and development in pharmaceutical and bioscience companies and institutes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: AAA. This should include Biology and Chemistry. Access to HE Diploma: Considered on a case-by-case basis. Our typical entry requirement would be 45 Level 3 credits at Distinction, but you would need to meet subject the requirements. BTEC Extended Diploma: Only considered for entry to the BSc Hons course variant. Subject to academic progression and availability, students can transfer to the MSci course. BTEC in combination with A levels: Our typical entry requirement would be A level grade A plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade AA plus BTEC at D. This would need to include A level Chemistry, and either A level Biology, or sufficient Biology content in the BTEC(s). International Baccalaureate: 36 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 6 in HL Biology and 6 in HL Chemistry. T levels: Not accepted. GCSE requirements: Mathematics grade 5/B, English Language grade 4/C. English language requirements: If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component for this programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

International applicants: GBP 31,700 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

Duration: Full time 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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