BSc (Hons) Biochemistry at University of Essex

Programme overview

Three-year degree building a strong understanding of biochemistry and biomolecules through computational approaches and bioinformatics. Students explore molecular enzymology, neurodegeneration, structural biology and bioenergetics, and can extend into biomedical science, biotechnology and bioinformatics.

Faculty: School of Life Sciences | Department: School of Life Sciences | Duration: 3 years (4 with optional placement or study abroad year) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; year abroad option, placement year option | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First-year modules include Quantitative Methods for Life Sciences, General and Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry of Macromolecules, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Molecular Cell Biology, Microbiology, Genetics and Evolution and Transferable Skills in Life Sciences, with Employability Skills for the Biosciences later. An optional placement year has been taken with firms such as GSK, P&G, AstraZeneca and Thermo Fisher.

Career pathways

Graduates are on the path to careers in biomedical science, biotechnology and other biological sciences specialisms.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCSE Mathematics C/4 plus 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels including C in Chemistry or an equivalent science subject (Biology, Maths, Psychology, Statistics, Physics, Applied Science or Human Biology); IB: 29 points in the IB Diploma, or 112 UCAS tariff points including at least 2 Higher Level subjects with 4 in Higher Level Chemistry or an equivalent science. T-levels in Science are considered case by case; T-levels in Health or Healthcare Science are not accepted. Contextual offer: GCSE Mathematics C/4 plus 96 UCAS tariff points including C in Chemistry or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year Source

International applicants: GBP 25,600 a year Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 years (4 with optional placement or study abroad year)

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