BSc (Hons) Biochemistry at Liverpool John Moores University

Programme overview

The BSc (Hons) Biochemistry at Liverpool John Moores University is taught in state-of-the-art facilities and includes extensive opportunities to secure practical hands-on experience. The study of biochemistry will appeal to you if you are interested in the biochemical workings of living organisms, cellular metabolism, genomics and proteomics and the biochemical nature of disease. It draws on the different disciplines of cellular biology, physiology, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology and medical biochemistry.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science | Department: School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year | Study mode: full-time, optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September (2027/28 entry) | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Introduction to Structural and Functional Biochemistry, Physiological Biochemistry, Microbial Biotechnology 1, Introduction to Cell Biology, Introduction to Molecular Biology, Practical and Employability Skills in Biochemistry. Year 2 core modules: Methods in Biochemistry, Metabolic Biochemistry, Structural and Functional Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Functional Genomics, Molecular Cell Biology, Microbial Biotechnology 2, Study Semester Abroad - Biochemistry. Year 3 core modules: Advanced Structural and Functional Biochemistry, Biochemistry Symposia, Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry/Biotechnology Research Project, Microbial Technology, Cancer, Work-Based Learning, Applications of Genetics.

Career pathways

Career prospects for graduates of this BSc Biochemistry course are excellent. Pharmaceutical companies and others involved in the food, cosmetics and toiletries industries, such as MedImmune, Novartis Vaccines, AstraZeneca, Unilever and Bristol-Myers Squibb, employ many of our biochemistry graduates directly.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: BCC (104). GCSEs and equivalents: Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy. A levels: BCC; Subject requirements: At least one A2 Level Grade C or above in a relevant science subject. BTECs: Extended Diploma: DMM - must be in a related science area. Access awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. Must be in a relevant science related field.; Pass overall with a minimum of 104 points. International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications From a relevant subject. OCR Cambridge Technical: Extended Diploma: DMM. Irish awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications From a relevant subject. T levels: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.; You need to obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area. IELTS: 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

International applicants: GBP 18,740 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/f4b0e4d7-155b-1752-de1b-31dbaf4d695c?academicYearId=2027

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