University of Kent

BSc Biochemistry With a Foundation Year

University of Kent

Course overview

The BSc Biochemistry with a Foundation Year is a four-year undergraduate programme designed for students who do not meet the entry requirements for direct admission into the standard degree. The foundation year is structured to strengthen academic skills and scientific knowledge, ensuring students are fully prepared for the demanding science-based curriculum that follows.

Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), the programme enables students to study living organisms at a molecular level while addressing key issues in health and the environment. Successful completion of the foundation year guarantees progression into the main Biochemistry degree or other related science pathways such as Biosciences or Chemistry.

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to submit a personal statement outlining their academic interests, along with details of their educational background. An academic and/or employer reference and a CV demonstrating relevant experience are also required.

Grade Requirements:

  • 80 UCAS Tariff points
  • A Levels: CDD
  • BTEC: MMP
  • International Baccalaureate or equivalent international qualifications accepted

English Proficiency:

Applicants whose first language is not English must achieve an IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Other recognised English language qualifications, including PTE Academic and TOEFL iBT, are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship

    Scholarship value up to £10,000.

  • Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship

    Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.

  • Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship

    Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.

    Up to £6,000

  • Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award

    Awards of up to £3,000

  • Kent Business School MBA Scholarship

    50% off Tuition Fee.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Kent Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates

    Scholarship value - £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught

    Scholarship value - £5000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)

    Scholarship value £3000

    Up to £3,000

  • Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)

    £2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).

    Up to £2,000

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Kingsman Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship

    £1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Music Performance Scholarship

    £1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.

  • Sasha Roberts Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.

  • The CAMEMS Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Biochemistry with a Foundation Year from the University of Kent can pursue careers in a range of scientific and healthcare-related fields, including:

  • Biochemist
  • Medical Scientist
  • Research Scientist
  • Pharmaceutical Professional
  • DNA Analyst

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee for the BSc Biochemistry with a Foundation Year at the University of Kent is £23,500. Tuition fees are subject to change each academic year.

Admission

Applications for the BSc Biochemistry with a Foundation Year should be submitted through the UCAS system. For further guidance and personalised support, prospective students are encouraged to contact one of our trained counsellors at AHZ.

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