Overview

You will find this Biochemistry (Hons) course offered at University of Northampton has a unique blend of biochemistry related topics including genetics, microbiology, physiology and chemistry. You can also specialise in more focused areas including thermodynamics, molecular geometry as well as medical and industrial applications of biochemistry.

This course will give you a firm understanding of the mechanistic biochemical processes that occur within living organisms. This will help you appreciate the broader picture including how all biological, chemical and physical disciplines are related to one another. There are key biological themes that create the core of this program.

Key Facts

Modules designed to help you achieve the highest levels of understanding.
Collaborations with the life science sector for industrial application.
Practice and practical application sessions for a more engaging experience.
Global specialists to talk through highly specialised skills. Elective modules that allow you to shape your own active blended learning experience.
HP laptop and software included with this course for eligible students.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

In the first year you explore bond formation and dissociation, energy storage and transfer, and the structure and function of macromolecules. You also develop your practical skills as a biochemist engaging in laboratory-based learning and work with qualitative and quantitative biochemical data.
In the second-year, the processes of life module provides a conceptual approach to biochemistry while pure chemistry offers a more mathematical understanding. You then begin to develop your research proposals for your final year dissertation project.
In the final year, you will do an independent dissertation project supervised by an academic tutor. In addition, you can explore contemporary issues in biochemistry or genetics. There are also additional optional modules that can be undertaken which include immunology, pharmacology, neuroscience as well as a placement module.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

70

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59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Northampton, 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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70

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Standard entry requirements apply. A typical offer would be BCC at A Level or DMM at BTEC. In addition, you are expected to have studied a natural science subject (preferably Biology or Human Biology but Chemistry and Physics are also accepted) in an A Level at grade C, or equivalent qualification such as International Baccalaureate.
International applicants and applications from students with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications are welcome.
Admission to the BSc Honours Human Bioscience 4 year Programme with Foundation Study is normally DEE at A Level or MPP at BTEC with a D in a Natural Science. However, it is also great if you have professional or industry experience instead, a range of other qualifications or self-developed subject knowledge that relates to the course you wish to study.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

15700 GBP / year

≈ 15700 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK Part Time: £1,585 per 20 credit module

Living costs

Northampton

United Kingdom

796 - 1510 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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