University of Northampton

Biochemistry BSc (Hons)

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

Biochemistry underpins the very nature of our existence and acquiring skills and knowledge of this subject will help you solve key biological problems. Our Biochemistry university degree is aimed at helping you understand the interconnectedness of chemistry, physics and biology by exploring a range of different topics. This includes protein – protein interactions, recognising how macromolecular structure is closely linked to biological function and how this is perturbed in disease.

You will find this BSc biochemistry course has a unique blend of biochemistry related topics including genetics, microbiology, physiology and chemistry. You can also specialise in more focused areas including thermodynamics, molecular geometry as well as medical and industrial applications of biochemistry.

Key highlights

  • Explores how macromolecular structure links to biological function and disease
  • Covers protein–protein interactions across chemistry, physics and biology
  • Blends genetics, microbiology, physiology and chemistry topics
  • Specialise in thermodynamics or molecular geometry
  • Optional focus on medical and industrial applications of biochemistry

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBC — A typical offer for this BSc Biochemistry course is: BBC at A Level or, DMM at BTEC or, Merit at T Level
  • BTEC: DMM — A typical offer for this BSc Biochemistry course is: BBC at A Level or, DMM at BTEC or, Merit at T Level
  • T-level: Merit — A typical offer for this BSc Biochemistry course is: BBC at A Level or, DMM at BTEC or, Merit at T Level

Scholarships

  • ICAEW Foundation Bursary

    Three annual payments of £4,000

    Up to £12,000

  • John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship

    Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship

    This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.

  • Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary

    £500 per year of study

    Up to £1,500

  • TD Lewis Scholarship

    The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.

    Up to £100

  • The Chancellor's Fund

    Up to £50

  • The University of Northampton International Scholarship

    The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.

  • Wilson Endowment Scholarship

    Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Biochemist
  • Laboratory scientist
  • Research assistant
  • Clinical scientist
  • Pharmaceutical scientist
  • Quality control analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,000 per year

Admission

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