Overview

Throughout the Biological Sciences with Foundation (Hons) programme from Queen Mary University of London , students focus their research covers the structure and function of the most fundamental molecular components of life. Their research has an impact on different areas from biomedicine to the environment and agriculture.

Career opportunities:

Biochemistry graduates are in demand in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic and biotechnology industries. Many of our students go on to scientific careers, including clinical and laboratory work, postgraduate research or science education. Others transfer their skills into sectors such as marketing and finance.

99 per cent of our graduates are in work or further study within six months of graduation (HESA GOS 2020/21).

Recent Biochemistry graduates have been hired by:

Barts Health NHS Trust
Genomics England
GlaxoSmithKline
Merck Sharp and Dohme.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Membrane and Cellular Biochemistry

Techniques for Biological and Chemical Sciences

Biochemistry Communication

Metabolic pathways

Genes and Bioinformatics

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Microbiology View 96 other Bachelors in Microbiology 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

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Grades CCC at A-Level. This must include A-Level Biology or Chemistry. A second science subject at A-Level from either Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology is also required.

International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 26 points overall, including 4,4,4 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include Biology or Chemistry at Higher Level. A second science subject at Higher Level of Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology is also required.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32950 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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Disciplines

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