
Biochemistry
University of StrathclydeGlasgow, United Kingdom
Course overview
A degree in Biochemistry will give you the skills for a wide range of careers from the pharmaceutical, biotech and agrochemical industries to hospitals, forensic science labs and scientific research.
Key highlights
- Prepares you for careers across pharmaceutical, biotech and agrochemical industries
- Skills relevant to hospital and forensic science laboratory work
- Foundation for a career in scientific research
Entry requirements
- Scottish Highers: AAAB/AABBC — Standard entry requirements *: Year 1 entry; Chemistry B, Biology/Human Biology B, Maths and English National 5 B; Minimum entry requirements * * : AABB /AABCC (Biology B, Chemistry B, Maths and English National 5 B
- Scottish Advanced Highers: AB — Year 2 entry; Chemistry B, Biology/Human Biology B, plus Year 1 above
- GCSE: 6/B — to include Mathematics, English Language, English Literature
- A-level: BBB — Chemistry and Biology, GCSE Maths 6/B, GCSE English Language 6/B or English Literature 6/B; Year 2 entry: ABB (Chemistry and Biology, GCSE Maths 6/B, GCSE English Language 6/B or English Literature 6/B
- International Baccalaureate: 30 — Chemistry HL5, Biology HL5
Scholarships
Asylum Seeker Scholarship
Value: Cost of tuition fees and essential study costs.
BBA International Scholarship
25% fee reduction per year (three years in total).
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Undergraduate Study
Value: 15% of tuition fees for each year of study - typically £4,650 for first year.
Faculty of Science Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students
Scholarships of between £6,000 - £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students joining an eligible undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Science in the 2026/27 academic year.
Up to £6,000Humanities & Social Sciences: Undergraduate International Dean's Excellence Scholarship
Value: £5,000 per year of academic study.
Up to £5,000Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Awards (Undergraduate)
Value: 25% fee reduction per year.
Undergraduate Scholarships for Physics International Students
Scholarships of £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students.
Up to £7,000
Careers this course leads to
- Biochemist
- Research scientist
- Pharmaceutical scientist
- Biotechnologist
- Forensic scientist
- Clinical biochemist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £29,350
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 Strathclyde, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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