Overview

From the outset, you'll investigate how chemical principles, quantitative methods and modern instrumentation reveal the mechanisms underpinning health and disease. Your learning combines hands-on laboratory work with the analytical approaches used across contemporary biosciences, enabling you to generate, interpret and communicate complex biological and chemical data with confidence.

This Biochemistry degree at Manchester Metropolitan University stands out for its interdisciplinary blend of biochemistry, chemistry, biology, and biomedical sciences, strengthened by close engagement with the North West's expanding biochemistry and biotechnology sector. These industry connections shape the curriculum and ensure you develop the technical competencies, data-driven thinking and adaptable skillset sought across laboratory-based roles.

A career as unique as you

BSc (Hons) Biochemistry graduates will be prepared for a wide range of scientific, analytical and innovation-driven careers. With strong laboratory experience, data handling expertise and confidence using research-grade biochemical instrumentation, you'll be equipped to contribute to fast-moving fields across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare and biomedical research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional and Research Skills

Cell and Molecular Biology

Rates and Reactivity

Life Sciences in Practice

Bioengineering and Biotechnology

Blood Science

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

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Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, 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

112-120 UCAS tariff points.

GCE A levels - grades BBC or equivalent, and to include minimum grade C in Biology or Human Biology (with a Pass in the Practical Assessment). Chemistry is not required but it is desirable as an additional subject.

BTEC/CTEC: Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM in Applied Science (Biomedical Science) or Applied Human Biology. Please note that the full Extended Diploma qualification is required to meet the Level 3 biological science requirement.

T Level: Overall grade Merit in Science, Health or Healthcare Science.

Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall in Science, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy or Medical Science with a minimum score of 112 UCAS Tariff points

IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 28 or minimum 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in Biology

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Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

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