BSc Biochemistry at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

Explore the basis of life at the molecular level, from cells, proteins and DNA, to how these molecules interact to sustain life, before putting your knowledge and skills into practice in the lab.

Department: School of Biosciences | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Sample modules listed across the course include Building Blocks of Life, Introduction to Biochemistry, Diversity of Life, Professional Skills for Bioscientists, Experimental Skills for Bioscientists, Form and Function of Living Organisms, and later options such as Pharmacology of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disease, Reproductive Biology, Future Plants: Green Solutions for a Changing World, Animal Models of Human Disease and Development.

Career pathways

You won't be short of career options with a degree in biochemistry from Sheffield.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard offer (2027-28 entry) - A-levels: AAB, including Chemistry and a second science. A-levels plus a fourth Level 3 qualification: ABB, including Chemistry and a second science + B in a relevant EPQ; ABB, including Chemistry and a second science + B in Core Maths. International Baccalaureate: 34, with 6,5 (in any order) in Higher Level Chemistry and a second science; 33, with 5 in Higher Level Chemistry and a second science, and B in a science-based extended essay. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD in Applied Science (Basic*, Biomedical Science*, or Analytical & Forensic Science** streams only). BTEC Diploma: DD in Applied Science + A in A Level Chemistry. T Level: Not accepted. Scottish Highers + Advanced Higher/s: AABBB + AB in Chemistry and a second science. Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A-levels: B + AA in Chemistry and a second science. Access to HE Diploma: Award of the Access to HE Diploma in Science, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction (to include Chemistry and Biology units) and 9 at Merit. Other requirements: GCSE Maths grade 4/C; Second science subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Psychology or Geography; *BTEC Applied Science / Applied Science (Biomedical Science) must include the units: Practical Chemical Analysis, Applications of Organic Chemistry and Applications of Inorganic Chemistry; **BTEC Applied Science (Analytical & Forensic Science) must include the units: Practical Chemical Analysis, Applications of Organic Chemistry, and Applications of Inorganic Chemistry; and at least one of the following units: Physiology of Human Body Systems, Human Regulation & Reproduction, Biological Molecules & Metabolic Pathways, Diseases & Infections, Microbiology & Microbiological Techniques, Biomedical Science or Medical Physics Applications. Access Sheffield contextual offer: A-levels ABB. English language for international applicants: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification. Applications are made through UCAS.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee for new home students; reduced for year abroad/placement years. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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