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University degree

Biochemistry

The University of Essex
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Study molecular enzymology, neurodegeneration, structural biology and bioenergetics, with options for a placement or year abroad. The BSc (Hons) Biochemistry is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad. You’ll secure a strong understanding of biochemistry and biomolecules through computational approaches and bioinformatics.

The BSc (Hons) Biochemistry lets you explore molecular enzymology, neurodegeneration, structural biology and bioenergetics. You can also expand your study into biomedical science, biotechnology and bioinformatics. Add a placement year or study abroad to put your learning into practice, expand your perspective and build confidence in professional or international settings.

Previous students have placed with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Proctor & Gamble (P&G), AquaTerra, AstraZeneca, Genzyme, Reckitt Benckiser, Thermo Fisher and Isogenica – some of our 40 partner labs.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts5%
48-63 pts5%
64-79 pts10%
80-95 pts5%
96-111 pts30%
112-127 pts15%
128-143 pts10%
144-159 pts10%
160-175 pts5%
How they qualified
75% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel75%
otherHE15%
access5%
none5%
other5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
87%
Continue past first year
89%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£24,000
3 years on
£29,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
89%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching92%
Assessment & feedback93%
Academic support90%
Well organised94%
Learning resources92%
Student community92%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on The University of Essex's own site.
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