Biochemistry (with an industrial placement year) BSc (Hons)
University of SussexOn campus - in person, United Kingdom
Course overview
Investigate life’s core mechanisms. Discover what drives health and disease, and build real-world biochemical experience with a year in industry.
Key highlights
- Year-long industrial placement building real-world biochemical experience
- Investigates the core molecular mechanisms of life
- Explores what drives health and disease
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB-BBB — to include including Biology and Chemistry; A-levels must include Biology and Chemistry. You will also need to pass the separate science practical assessment. If you are not able to take the science practical assessment, applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis
- GCSE: 5 — to include Mathematics, Science
- Other qualification — Extended Project Qualification: We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please c…
Scholarships
Chancellor's International Scholarships
£5,000 in the first year of full-time study.
Up to £5,000Gazelle Twin Scholarship for Women in Music Technology
£500 each year of study. The opportunity to organise an annual student music event.
Up to £500Professor Colin Eaborn Chemistry Scholarship
Up to £2,000 for BSc students, up to £3,000 for MChem students.
Sanctuary Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Careers this course leads to
- Biochemist
- Laboratory scientist
- Research assistant
- Clinical research associate
- Pharmaceutical scientist
- Quality control analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £27,300 per year
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 Sussex, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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