University of Salford

BSc (Hons) Biochemistry with Foundation Year

University of SalfordSalford, United Kingdom

Course overview

Study the cutting-edge of science as you explore the meeting of biology and chemistry with our RSB-accredited BSc (Hons) Biochemistry with Foundation Year degree. Laboratory-based learning. Include a placement.

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Key highlights

  • Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB)
  • Explores where biology and chemistry meet
  • Laboratory-based learning throughout the course
  • Option to include a placement year
  • Field trips funded by the school

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 64 — Standard entry requirements UCAS tariff points 64 points.
  • BTEC: MPP — BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma
  • T-level: Pass — BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma MPP T Level Pass (D or E on the core) - Science only accepted subject Access to HE 64 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma.
  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
  • International Baccalaureate: 26 — International Baccalaureate 26 points.

Scholarships

  • Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

    For undergraduate - £3,500; For postgraduate - £3,000

  • Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

    For undergraduate - £3,000; For postgraduate - £2,500

  • IFY Excellence Scholarship

    For qualifying applicants, the IFY Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500 for one year of study on the IFY programme starting from September 2026.

    Up to £2,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Biochemist
  • Research scientist
  • Laboratory technician
  • Clinical research associate
  • Pharmaceutical scientist

Cost of study

UK/Home: See latest UK/home undergraduate fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding | International: See latest international undergraduate fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding

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