University of Kent

Biochemistry - BSc (Hons)

University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom

Course overview

Tackle contemporary issues in health, agriculture, and the environment. Delve into the intricacies of living organisms at the molecular level, spanning from viruses and bacteria to humans, plants, and other complex organisms. Utilise your expertise and skills to effect meaningful change.

By learning from inspirational academics who are at the forefront of research, you'll acquire practical experience, scientific knowledge, and transferable skills that can help you achieve your academic and professional objectives. This Biochemistry degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB). Study Biosciences

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB)
  • Explores living organisms at molecular level, from viruses to humans
  • Applies biochemistry to issues in health, agriculture and the environment
  • Taught by academics at the forefront of research
  • Builds practical experience, scientific knowledge and transferable skills

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — Typical offer 104-120 UCAS points A level BBB Contextual offer: BCC including Biology grade B AND Chemistry grade C or Applied Science Double Award at BC, including the practical endorsement of any science qualifications…
  • A-level: BBB — Typical offer 104-120 UCAS points A level BBB Contextual offer: BCC including Biology grade B AND Chemistry grade C or Applied Science Double Award at BC, including the practical endorsement of any science qualifications…
  • A-level: BCC — contextual offer
  • BTEC: DDM — BTEC DDM Contextual offer: MMM Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • BTEC: MMM — contextual offer
  • UCAS tariff points: 120 — IB 120 tariff points - typically H5, H6, H6 View all requirements

Scholarships

  • 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 International Scholarship for Undergraduates

    Scholarship value - £5,000

    Up to £5,000
  • 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.

Careers this course leads to

  • Biochemist
  • Research scientist
  • Laboratory technician
  • Clinical scientist
  • Pharmaceutical scientist
  • Biotechnologist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £23,500 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 Kent, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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