
Biochemistry & Microbiology
University of StrathclydeGlasgow, United Kingdom
Course overview
A degree in Biochemistry and Microbiology is perfect for a career as a biochemical scientist or a microbiologist in pharmaceutical and Biotechnological industries, or in universities.
Key highlights
- Prepares graduates for careers in pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries
- Combines biochemistry and microbiology within a single degree
- Equips graduates for university-based scientific careers
Entry requirements
- Scottish Highers: AABB/AAAC — Standard entry requirements *: Year 1 entry; two sciences - Biology/Human Biology B and Chemistry B
- Scottish Advanced Highers: BB — 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 — two sciences required, at least one of which must be Biology or Chemistry
- International Baccalaureate: 30 — Two science subject
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
- Biochemical scientist
- Microbiologist
- Biotechnologist
- Pharmaceutical research scientist
- University research scientist
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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