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MSci Biochemistry at University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Biochemistry combines the biology and chemistry of living organisms to explain the molecular basis of life. The MSci is a five-year integrated masters version of the professionally accredited BSc.

Faculty: College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences  |  Department: School of Molecular Biosciences  |  Duration: 5 years  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: integrated masters  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The first four years follow the BSc structure (Biology and Chemistry in Year 1, Biochemistry 3A and 3B in Year 3, and a research project with Central Approaches in Biochemistry in Year 4), followed by an additional MSci year.

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Entry requirements

Applications to the MSci are not taken through UCAS; students apply for transfer during the BSc Biochemistry (C700). BSc Biochemistry entry: A-level AAB including Chemistry at A; IB 34 (6,5,5 HL) including HL Chemistry at 6; Scottish Highers minimum ABBB from S5 with Higher Chemistry at A. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (or equivalent: TOEFL iBT 92 overall for tests taken from 21 January 2026, PTE Academic 59 with minimum 59 in all subtests).

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2027/28). Standard fee for students from Scotland (home status), payable by SAAS where eligible Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). Science, Engineering, Nursing and College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences band of the published international (EU and international) tuition fee table; new entrants; programme assigned to this band by its college Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 5 years

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