BSc (Hons) Biochemistry at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

This BSc (Hons) Biochemistry degree nurtures a passion for molecular science through rigorous analytical training and hands-on laboratory experience. From the outset, you'll investigate how chemical principles, quantitative methods and modern instrumentation reveal the mechanisms underpinning health and disease. Your learning combines hands-on laboratory work with the analytical approaches used across contemporary biosciences, enabling you to generate, interpret and communicate complex biological and chemical data with confidence.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Biological and Chemical Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement; 4 years full-time with foundation | Study mode: full-time, placement year available | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Throughout our BSc (Hons) Biochemistry degree, you'll develop a strong analytical and interdisciplinary understanding of how biochemical, molecular, and chemical processes shape life, health, and disease. Laboratory learning is woven through every stage of the programme, enabling you to build confidence with modern instrumentation, quantitative methods and the techniques used to investigate complex biological systems. Year 1 core: Professional and Research Skills, Cell and Molecular Biology, Rates and Reactivity, Life Sciences in Practice, Technical Skills Assessment Level 4. Year 2 core: Technical Skills Assessment Level 5, Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Science, Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Blood Science, Clinical Genetics and Molecular Techniques. Year 3 core: Drug Discovery in Action, Research Project, Advances in Biochemistry, Technical Skills Assessment Level 6; options: Integrated Pathophysiology, Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology Solutions, Infection, Disease and Bioinformatics.

Career pathways

BSc (Hons) Biochemistry graduates will be prepared for a wide range of scientific, analytical and innovation-driven careers. With strong laboratory experience, data handling expertise and confidence using research-grade biochemical instrumentation, you'll be equipped to contribute to fast-moving fields across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare and biomedical research.

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Entry requirements

GCE A levels - grades BBC or equivalent, and to include minimum grade C in Biology or Human Biology (with a Pass in the Practical Assessment). Chemistry is not required but it is desirable as an additional subject. BTEC/CTEC: Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM in Applied Science (Biomedical Science) or Applied Human Biology. Please note that the full Extended Diploma qualification is required to meet the Level 3 biological science requirement. T Level: Overall grade Merit in Science, Health or Healthcare Science. Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall in Science, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy or Medical Science with a minimum score of 112 UCAS Tariff points. IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 28 or minimum 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in Biology. Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. The equivalent of A level grade C in a relevant subject will be required as part of any offer. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A level-equivalent qualifications. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course. GCSE grade C/4 in English Language or equivalent, e.g. Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills English. and GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics or equivalent, e.g. Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics. IB: Pass the IB Diploma with minimum 28 points overall or 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in Biology. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics. IELTS: 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard UK and Channel Islands full-time fee for 2027/28 as stated on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

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

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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