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BSc (Hons) Biochemistry at University of Westminster

University of Westminster, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The Biochemistry BSc explores living systems at the molecular level, building foundations in chemistry, biochemistry and molecular biology alongside analytical and laboratory techniques. Practical training includes CRISPR gene editing, and the final year centres on an independent research project. The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.

Duration: 3 or 4 years (4 with placement or study-abroad year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Biochemistry, Biological Chemistry, Cell Biology and Human Physiology in Year 1, then Metabolic Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Proteins and Enzymes and Research Methods, with Gene Editing and Genomics and a Final Year Project in Life Sciences in the final year. An optional placement or study-abroad year sits between Years 2 and 3.

Career pathways

Graduates work in biotechnology, biomedicine, environmental sustainability, food security and the pharmaceutical industry. Graduates gain associate membership of the Royal Society of Biology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points), with two science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths. T levels: 96 UCAS Tariff points in Science. International Baccalaureate: 96 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 4 in two HL science subjects. BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM in Applied Science. BTEC Diploma: DD in Applied Science. Access: 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course in Science. Combinations of the listed qualifications are accepted. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Price per academic year, full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,000 a year (2027/28). Price per academic year, full-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 or 4 years

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