Overview

During your time at University of East Anglia , you’ll have the chance to study a range of fascinating subjects, progressing from the basics of biochemistry to higher-level research areas such as protein engineering and cancer biology. You’ll not only learn how to perform ground-breaking and highly specialised research, but also how to interpret and communicate these findings to the wider scientific community. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to spend a year studying abroad at a partner university in Europe, Asia, Australasia, or North America.

This Biochemistry with a Year Abroad course will prepare you to work in industry or to progress to a postgraduate degree and a career in research. Having learned on this course about cutting edge methods in synthetic, chemical and structural biology, you’ll have the potential to make an impact on many areas of contemporary science, including health, nutrition, clean energy and tackling pollution. 

After the Course

Your MSci Biochemistry with a Year Abroad will give you a broad range of employment and postgraduate opportunities. You may go on to work in biotechnology, forensic science, the brewing and food industries, medical or clinical biochemistry, science patenting or teaching. 

Alternatively, you might choose to progress to a PhD and a successful research career. A number of our graduates have gone on to doctoral study, after which they take up posts in university, medical or industrial research laboratories. 

We work with UEA’s Careers Service to offer you support at every stage of your course, from choosing a career through to applying for graduate jobs and further study.

Careers

Examples of careers that you could enter include: 

Biotechnology or Forensic science 
Brewing and food industries 
Medical or clinical biochemistry 
Science patenting 
Teaching 
Medical or industrial research

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemistry of Carbon-Based Compounds
Bonding, Structure & Periodicity
Research Skills in Biochemistry
Physical And Analytical Methods in Biochemistry
Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Molecular Biology and Genetics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-29 00:00:00

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You may be able to apply through UCAS Extra - available between 26 February and 4 July.

Language

English

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Norwich, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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

A levels AAB including Chemistry. Where applicable Science A levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Not accepted: Critical Thinking and General Studies.
International Baccalaureate 33 points overall with HL 5 in Chemistry.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29300 GBP / year

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9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Norwich

United Kingdom

609 - 1044 GBP / month

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Funding

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