Biochemistry BSc (Hons) at University of Northampton

Programme overview

This degree builds a firm understanding of the chemical reactions that occur within living organisms, exploring how chemistry, physics and biology interconnect. You'll graduate with the laboratory and analytical skills needed for a career in the biosciences.

Faculty: Faculty of Education, Arts, Science and Technology | Department: Biological Sciences | Duration: Full Time: 3 years; Full Time Foundation: 4 years; Part Time: 4 - 6 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September | Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This Biochemistry BSc gives you a firm understanding of the underlying principles for biochemicals reactions that occur within living organisms. There are key biological themes that create the core of this degree that includes biochemistry, genetics and microbiology. Modules include Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Introduction to Microbiology, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemical Skills, Foundations of Chemistry, Bioscience Research Methods, Processes of Life: Biochemistry, Applied Chemistry, Molecular & Cellular Biology, Genes and Genomics, Principles of Pharmacology.

Career pathways

This BSc Biochemistry course will open up a range of career opportunities, including: NHS Biochemist Mathematician Drug Design Pharmacology Medical School

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Application information

Entry requirements

A typical offer for this BSc Biochemistry course is: BBC at A Level or DMM at BTEC or Merit at T Level Additional Requirements Information A level students are expected to have studied at least two natural sciences at grade C or above, one of them must be chemistry while the accepted additional sciences include biology, maths and physics. BTEC students must achieve a DMM grade at an extended diploma in either medical or forensic science. The BTEC must contain at least 2 units of chemistry. We welcome international applicants and applications from students with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications English language: IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 18,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time, new students Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full Time: 3 years; Full Time Foundation: 4 years; Part Time: 4 - 6 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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