Overview

The Biochemistry with Foundation Year (Honours) programme from Sheffield Hallam University provides a theoretical and practical knowledge of biochemistry. As well as the option to take a year-long placement, you can adapt the degree to your career ambitions – choosing a biological or chemical focus. You can also transfer to the MSci route for a specialist year of research-intensive study.

Key facts

Study life at cellular, molecular and chemical levels.

Combine biological and chemical modules, ranging from Cellular and Molecular Biochemistry to Medical Chemistry and Drug Synthesis.

Tailor your degree structure to your interests and career ambitions.

Learn how the latest scientific innovations are being used to have a positive impact on the world.

Work with our expert staff to complete your own cutting-edge research projects in our award-winning labs using industry standard equipment.

Take an optional placement year, enabling you to gather priceless hands-on experience in an industrial setting.

Careers and opportunities

This course prepares you for a career in:

Medical research

Clinical science

Analytical science

Scientific sales and marketing

Pharmaceutical research and development

The biotechnology industry

Scientific communication or journalism

Doctoral Research

Academia

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Concepts In Biology And Chemistry

Biochemistry And Genetics

Demonstrating Professional Skills For Scientists

Applications Of Analytical Science

Applying Professional Skills For Scientists

Molecular And Cellular Biochemistry

Advanced Analytical Science

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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UCAS deadline

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biochemistry View 286 other Bachelors in Biochemistry 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

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS points

64

From A levels to include at least 24 points in any one A level and at least 16 points from a science subject (biology/chemistry/human biology). Or BTEC National qualification in Applied Science. We do not accept general studies. For example:

MPP in BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science.

Pass overall from a T level qualification in either Health -Care Science or Science with D or E from core.

A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels and EPQ.

Access - an Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course in a science based subject considered. Normally we require 15 credits at level 2 and 45 at level 3.

GCSE

English Language at grade C or 4 or equivalent.

Maths at grade C or 4 or equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18000 GBP / year

≈ 18000 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK: The tuition for national students is from last year. This year's tuition has not yet been confirmed

Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 GBP / month

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

Funding

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