Overview

About this Degree

Powerful new techniques, such as those of molecular genetics and NMR spectroscopy, enable us to analyse biological phenomena in more and more precise molecular terms. These studies have led to valuable developments in drug design and synthesis, forensic science, environmental monitoring and a whole range of other areas.

The Biochemistry (Molecular and Cellular) course from the University of Oxford studies have led to valuable developments in drug design and synthesis, forensic science, environmental monitoring and a whole range of other areas. Furthermore, advances in biochemistry are largely responsible for the breakdown of traditional disciplinary boundaries between cell biology, medicine, physics and chemistry.

Careers

Biochemists play an important role in biological, environmental and clinical fields, with employment areas stretching from healthcare through forensic science to the food and pharmaceutical industries. Typically about 60% of our biochemistry graduates go on to do research or further study, mostly in the biochemistry field, while others find employment in industry, commerce or other areas, such as finance and the law.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Cellular biochemistry
Molecular biochemistry
Mechanistic biochemistry
Physical biochemistry

Quantitative biochemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

110

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences Biochemistry Genetics View 63 other Bachelors in Molecular Sciences 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

IELTS

7.5

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PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

110

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-levels: A*AA with A* in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology, or a closely related subject

Advanced Highers: AA/AAB

IB: 39 (including core points) with 7 in HL Chemistry and 6 in two other relevant subjects at HL or SL

Chemistry to A-level, Advanced Higher, Higher Level in the IB or any other equivalent, plus another science or Mathematics.

Mathematics to A-level or the equivalent is recommended to students in completing the course and, although not required for admission, may make an application more competitive.

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Tuition Fee

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International

51880 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 51880 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

9535 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9535 GBP per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Oxford

939 - 1530 GBP /month

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