Overview

Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry (Hons) degree offered at Canterbury Christ Church University offers you the opportunity to receive expert research-informed teaching in a variety of core topics specifically relevant to industry. You will learn how to apply a theoretical scientific knowledge base to active research areas that address contemporary challenges and you will develop your practical skills by undertaking a significant amount of laboratory work. The course will take a practical, project-based approach to teaching and learning based on the CDIO (Conceive, Design, Implement and Operate) engineering education approach.

You will explore areas including:

analytical chemistry
physical chemistry and thermodynamics
inorganic and organic chemistry.

Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry represents a modern degree course that draws from both biochemistry and chemistry and focusses on the study of life at the molecular level. This exciting area of the sciences is at the core of a rapidly expanding sector, making it an excellent choice for those wishing to pursue a career in scientific research or in industry.

Employment:

This course has been designed with input from industry and to meet a skills gap in industry for graduates with extensive industry-relevant lab experience in the chemical sciences. Graduates from our other science programmes go on to careers in industry, research, teaching and wider areas of the science sector.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Topics in Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry

Introduction to Physical Chemistry and Thermodynamics

Advanced General Chemistry

Fundamental Chemistry Theory and Practical

Mathematics and Computing

Topics in Drug Discovery

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Chemistry Biology Biochemistry View 468 other Bachelors in Biology 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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Other requirements

General requirements

For entry to level 4, candidates require 96 UCAS tariff points or equivalent of which 32 UCAS tariff points or equivalent (e.g. A level grade C or BTEC Subsidiary Diploma grade Merit) are in a science subject: for example, Chemistry, Biology or Physics.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

13000 GBP / year

≈ 13000 GBP / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

9250 GBP / year

≈ 9250 GBP / year

Living costs

Canterbury

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

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