Biochemistry with a Year in Professional Practice - 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 BSc at Kent is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB). Tailor your degree to suit you with a Year in Professional Practice where you’ll work in industry for a year, giving you the chance to put into practice the skills you’ve learnt and build important connections.
Taken between your second and final years, the year in professional practice provides an excellent opportunity to gain relevant work experience in industry in the UK or abroad. During your placement you are paid by your employer and produce an independent research project.
Key highlights
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB)
- Paid year-long industry placement between second and final years
- Placement available in the UK or abroad
- Independent research project completed during the placement year
- Molecular study of organisms from viruses and bacteria to humans
- Taught by academics at the forefront of research
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 £5,000KMMS 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 £1,500Music Performance Scholarship
£1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.
Up to £1,000Sanctuary 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
- Clinical research associate
- Pharmaceutical scientist
- Laboratory technician
- 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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