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MSci Biochemistry with Professional Placement at University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The Biochemistry with Professional Placement MSci offers a game-changing experience by combining academic excellence with a transformative year of industry training. Gain invaluable skills and real-world expertise to launch your career ahead of the competition!. Join our four-year programme consisting of core (compulsory) and optional modules.

Department: Biosciences  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated masters) (with placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Each academic year comprises 120 credits. This is divided into 20 credit modules apart from one 10 credit module in the final year and the final year research project which is 50 credits, providing an opportunity to engage deeply with a specialized area of your interest. Modules include Cell Biology & Physiology, Chemistry for Biochemists I, Discovering Biosciences Skills and Enterprise, Genetics I, Molecular Biosciences and Microbiology, Physical Biochemistry, Academic Communication Skills for Biosciences.

Career pathways

With a Biochemistry degree from the University of Birmingham, you’ll unlock a world of opportunities. Our graduates are celebrated for their expertise and versatility, excelling in fields like biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and environmental science.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Level: AAA To include Chemistry + 1 from Maths / Further Maths / Statistics / Biology / Physics. IB: 6,6,6 + 1 from Maths: Analysis and Approaches / Maths: Applications and Interpretation/ Statistics / Biology / Physics at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Extended Certificate are considered - see below for details. Number of A levels required: 3. Required subjects and grades. English language: IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). per year for domestic (UK) students for 2027/28 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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