Overview

Throughout the Biochemistry (Hons) BSc programme from Queen Mary University of London you’ll learn about biochemical processes and the chemistry that underpins them, while studying real-world applications in biotechnology and medicine. With our optional modules, you’ll also be able to look at areas like neuroscience, pharmaceutical chemistry and genetics.

Career opportunities:

Biochemistry (Hons) graduates from Queen Mary University of London are in demand in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic and biotechnology industries. Many of our students go on to scientific careers, including clinical and laboratory work, postgraduate research or science education. Others transfer their skills into sectors such as marketing and finance.

99 per cent of our graduates are in work or further study within six months of graduation (HESA GOS 2020/21).

Recent Biochemistry graduates have been hired by:

Barts Health NHS Trust
Genomics England
GlaxoSmithKline
Merck Sharp and Dohme.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communicating Biochemistry

Practical Molecular and Cellular Biology

Physical Chemistry for Biochemists

Organic Chemistry for Biochemists

Cells

Molecular Genetics

Practical Biochemistry

Basic Biochemistry

Physiology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Chemistry Biotechnology Biochemistry View 359 other Bachelors in Chemistry in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-Level- Grades ABB at A-Level. This must include A-Level Chemistry.
IB - International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 32 points overall, including 6,6,5 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include Chemistry at Higher Level.
GCSE - Minimum five GCSE passes including English and Maths at grade C or 4.
EPQ - Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification.
Contextualised admissions - Our standard contextual offer: BBC including B in Chemistry at A-Level. Our enhanced contextual offer: BCC including B in Chemistry at A-Level.

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Tuition Fees

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32950 GBP / year

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9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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