MBiochem (Hons) Biochemistry

Course overview

Prepare to be a biochemist by reaching new frontiers - understand how chemical compounds form living organisms, and grasp the fundamental, physical nature of life itself.

Key highlights

Explores how chemical compounds come together to form living organisms
Examines the fundamental physical nature of life

Entry requirements

A-level: AAA — including grade A in Chemistry, plus a second scienceWe accept the following subjects as a second science: Biology, Further Mathematics, Geology, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics or Statistics
Access to HE Diploma: Distinction — 39 credits at Distinction and 6 credits at Merit or higher. Must include Level 3 modules in Chemistry and a second science. Please contact us for information on the units we accept
BTEC: DDD — BTEC National Extended Diploma
International qualifications — European Baccalaureate: 85% overall, including 8.5 in Chemistry and 8 in either Biology, Geology, Mathematics or Physics
International Baccalaureate: 36 — to include including 6 in Higher Level Chemistry plus e

Scholarships

Architecture Academic Excellence Scholarships
Funding: £1,000
Up to £1,000
Choral Scholarship
£1,000. 6 total (1 per year group) £3,000
Up to £1,000
Dean's Global Excellence Scholarship
English and Related Literature International Scholarships
Funding: £1,000.
Up to £1,000
Equal Access Scholarship (Undergraduate)
International Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship
Funding: up to £10,000 (for first year of study only).
Robert Ackrill Haigh Scholarship
One payment of £1000
Up to £1,000
York Minster Choral Scholarships
Up to £8,000 per annum

Careers this course leads to

Biochemist
Research scientist
Laboratory scientist
Pharmaceutical scientist
Clinical scientist (biochemistry)

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 (TBC) | International: £32,350

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of York, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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