Overview

Tackle contemporary issues in health, agriculture, and the environment. Delve into the intricacies of living organisms at the molecular level, spanning from viruses and bacteria to humans, plants, and other complex organisms. Utilise your expertise and skills to effect meaningful change.

By learning from inspirational academics who are at the forefront of research, you'll acquire practical experience, scientific knowledge, and transferable skills that can help you achieve your academic and professional objectives.

A Year in Professional Practice

Tailor your degree to suit you with a Year in Professional Practice where you’ll work in industry for a year, giving you the chance to put into practice the skills you’ve learnt and build important connections. Taken between your second and final years, the year in professional practice provides an excellent opportunity to gain relevant work experience in industry in the UK or abroad. During your placement you are paid by your employer and produce an independent research project.

Accreditation

This Biochemistry BSc at Kent is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB).

Programme Structure

You will gain an insight into key biological and chemical disciplines, including biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, microbiology and physiology. Your skills as a bioscientist will develop and you'll discover areas such as gene regulation, cell biology and metabolism. Tailor your degree to your interests with a research project based on laboratory work, literature or data analysis.

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Chemistry Biology Biochemistry View 285 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.

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General requirements

UCAS points
104-120
A level
BBB including Biology grade B AND Chemistry grade B or Applied Science Double Award at BB, including the practical endorsement of any science qualifications taken.
BTEC Nationals
The University will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF;OCR) on a case by case basis. Subjects likely to be acceptable are Applied Science, Biomedical Science and Medical Science. Typical offers when made are Distinction, Distinction, Merit. Please contact us via the enquiries tab for further advice on your individual circumstances.
International Baccalaureate
30 points overall or 15 points at HL, including Chemistry and Biology 5 at HL or 6 at SL, plus Mathematics 4 at HL or SL
GCSE
Mathematics grade C/4

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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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.

Funding

Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies.

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