Overview

While biomedical scientists work on diagnosis and disease profiling and biopharmaceutical scientists work on drug discovery and development, biochemistry sits directly in between these disciplines and contributes to healthcare in both areas.

In the Biochemistry (Hons) programme of the University of Sunderland you will examine the origin of life, the study of disease and the complex chemistry and developmental biology of whole organisms. Study areas including biological chemistry, cell biology, clinical chemistry and molecular biology.

Why us?

Available as four-year sandwich course, where you will undertake a one-year industrial placement

This unique Biochemistry (Hons) programme at the University of Sunderland makes extensive use of the new advanced technology in our Sciences Complex

The University has over 100 years of expertise in teaching biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences

Teaching staff are research-active and have close links to industry and research institutes working in molecular sciences

Employment

Biochemists are employed in an increasingly wide range of roles in biological, environmental and clinical fields, with employment opportunities stretching from healthcare through forensic science to the food and pharmaceutical industries. The typical salary for a graduate Biochemist is £21,000. This salary increases based upon postgraduate and industrial experience.

Companies that have employed our graduates include pharmaceutical multinationals such as GSK, FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, Pfizer and AstraZeneca.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pharmaceutical and Biological Chemistry

Cell Biology and Biochemistry

Analytical Chemistry

Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology

Research and Practical Skills in Biopharmaceutical Science

Organic Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemistry Biology Biochemistry View 673 other Bachelors in Biochemistry in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

The typical offer is 112 UCAS points from a minimum of two A Levels or equivalent (for example 1 x AVCE double award) which must include chemistry. Please note we do not accept General Studies AS or A Level.

We accept a maximum of 6 points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications.

We also require three passes at GCSE grade C or above, which must include Mathematics and English Language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication, Application of Number.

Tuition Fee

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International

14000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14000 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Sunderland

758 - 1438 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Biochemistry (Hons).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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