BSc Medical Biochemistry at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Explore the biochemistry of normal and diseased cells and tissues in humans and other mammals. Learn how biochemistry can help us understand and treat diseases. Be introduced to a wide range of biological sciences topics in Year 1, before choosing more specialist course units in later years.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will gain a broad introduction to biological sciences, covering key concepts such as: biochemistry genetics anatomy physiology pharmacology molecular biology You will also study chemistry topics relevant to biology. Year 1 also provides an introduction to the essential data handling and laboratory skills required for all biological scientists. Year 1 compulsory units include Academic Tutorials Year 1, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, From Molecules to Cells, Introduction to Laboratory Science, Introduction to Experimental Biology - Molecular & Cellular Biology.

Career pathways

Many pharmaceutical and healthcare companies require well-trained medical biochemists, making this area a promising one for our graduates' careers. Our graduates become key employees in the efforts of such companies to develop new drugs targeted against specific enzymes, hormone receptors or other biologically important molecules.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level: AAB, including grades AB in Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics and Mathematics (the Core Sciences). International Baccalaureate: 35 points overall, including 6, 6, 5 at higher level, with Chemistry and another core science, normally Biology. GCSE: Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade 4 or C in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Mathematics. English language: IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.5 in any component.

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

International applicants: GBP 38,000 a year (2027/28). International students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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

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