Overview

Why study this course?

The Biochemistry (Hons) at University of St Andrews entails the study of the biochemical mechanisms involved in all life processes covering a broad spectrum of fields, from viral replication to neurobiology. You will investigate the biochemical aspects of cell and organismal function, including protein structure and function, regulation, molecular genetics, membranes and cell communication, and pharmacology as well as a final-year laboratory project with one of the relevant research groups in the Biomedical Sciences Research Complex. 

The MBiochem allows you to combine undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single five-year programme, graduating with a Masters degree. The course is designed to enhance your research experience, preparing you for a career within the scientific sector.

Careers

Graduates from the School of Biology have a wide range of skills sought by employers:

Laboratory and field data collection
Data handling and presentation
Quantitative skills
Problem-solving
Critical thinking
Project design
Teamwork
Planning, organisation and time management
Written and oral communication skills

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology

Inorganic and Physical Chemistry

Organic and Biological Chemistry

Applied Molecular Biology

Biochemistry

Molecular Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

More details

UCAS/Direct application: 13 January. Common Application: 1 May.

Language

English

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70

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

600 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, 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.

English requirements

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81

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70

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

GCE A-Levels

Standard entry grades: AAB, including Biology and Chemistry.

Minimum entry grades: ABB, including Biology and Chemistry.

IB points

Standard entry grades: 36 (HL 6,6,5), including HL6 in Biology and HL6 in Chemistry.

Minimum entry grades: 36 (HL 6,5,5), including HL6 in Biology and HL5 in Chemistry.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

33250 GBP / year

≈ 33250 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland / Channel Islands, Isle of Man: £9,790.

Living costs

Saint Andrews

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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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

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