Overview

Build the knowledge needed to thrive in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and wider life sciences sectors. Biochemistry is delivered by University of Sunderland

Key facts

Biochemistry sits at the interface between the life sciences and chemistry, providing a broad education that allows you to explore the molecular mechanisms underpinning life. Our BSc (Hons) Biochemistry course is built upon a strong foundation of core scientific disciplines, including molecular and cellular biology, organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry, as well as analytical sciences.As you progress through the course, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how diseases develop at the molecular level and how drugs interact with biological systems, insights that are particularly valuable in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. You'll explore applied areas such as bioinformatics, in silico protein-protein interaction studies, and bioprocessing, all of which are increasingly essential in modern biochemical research and development. A key focus of the course is the development of laboratory skills, with practical sessions embedded across nearly all modules. You’ll be trained to conduct experiments, analyse biochemical data, and interpret scientific results with precision.Throughout your studies, you'll work on real world case studies with clear industrial relevance, and you'll engage in simulated professional scenarios through our mock pharmaceutical company, Sunderland Therapeutics. Assessments mirror real world tasks and aim to prepare you for a wide range of careers, whether in laboratory based research, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or other sectors such as finance, business, and education. The course is also available as a four-year course with a full year spent on placement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cell Signaling and Metabolic Regulation

Further Chemistry for Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences

Infection and Immunity

Further Molecular and Cellular Biology

Industrial Placement

Biochemical Aspects of Disease

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sunderland, 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

IELTS

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General requirements

Our typical offer is 96-112 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

A Levels must include chemistry at grade C. Please note, we don't accept General Studies AS or A Level. We accept T Level science only.

We accept a maximum of 6 points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications.

You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above. This must include maths and English language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you've studied for a GCSE that has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17500 GBP / year

≈ 17500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Sunderland

United Kingdom

758 - 1438 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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