BSc (Hons) Biochemistry
University of YorkYork, United Kingdom
Course overview
Understand how chemical compounds form living organisms, and grasp the fundamental, physical nature of life itself.
Key highlights
- Explores how chemical compounds form living organisms
- Examines the fundamental physical nature of life
- Taught jointly by the Departments of Biology and Chemistry
Entry requirements
- A-level: AAB — to include including grade A in Chemistry, plus a second science
- Access to HE Diploma: Distinction — 36 credits at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit or higher. Must include Level 3 modules in Chemistry and a second science. Please contact us for information on the units we accept
- BTEC: DDD — BTEC National Extended Diploma
- International qualifications — European Baccalaureate: 80% overall, including 8.5 in Chemistry and 8 in either Biology, Geology, Mathematics or Physics
- International Baccalaureate: 35 — to include including 6 in Higher Level Chemistry plus
Scholarships
Architecture Academic Excellence Scholarships
Funding: £1,000
Up to £1,000Choral Scholarship
£1,000. 6 total (1 per year group) £3,000
Up to £1,000Dean's Global Excellence Scholarship
English and Related Literature International Scholarships
Funding: £1,000.
Up to £1,000Equal Access Scholarship (Undergraduate)
International Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship
Funding: up to £10,000 (for first year of study only).
Robert Ackrill Haigh Scholarship
One payment of £1000
Up to £1,000York Minster Choral Scholarships
Up to £8,000 per annum
Careers this course leads to
- Biochemist
- Research scientist
- Laboratory technician
- Clinical scientist
- Pharmaceutical scientist
- Biotechnologist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 (TBC) | International: £32,350
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 York, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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