About the course

Explore diverse topics from biochemical studies on cell membranes and photosynthesis, to how our immune systems function, before putting your skills and knowledge into practice in the lab.

　　Our biochemistry courses lie at the core of modern bioscience, allowing you to investigate the structure and function of biological systems at the molecular level.

　　Throughout the course, you'll study proteins, enzymes, hormones and receptors. Crucially, you’ll also learn about the various ways that biochemistry can be applied to major challenges affecting humanity today, from how we sustainably feed a global population, to healthy ageing and how new drugs are designed. Alongside these core ideas in biochemistry, you’ll be exposed to cutting edge ideas in genetics, microbiology and plant sciences.

　　From your first year you’ll study modules that span the molecular biosciences. Alongside these modules you’ll have the freedom to explore complementary topics across the breadth of bioscience, such as biomedicine, ecology, plant science and zoology. This flexibility allows you to study biochemistry in greater depth, keep your interests broad or even switch to another degree in the biosciences.

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: GB£80,850

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Sheffield
Autumn (September), 2025	Sheffield

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Sheffield

A Levels AAA-AAB including two science subjects, typically including Chemistry

　　A Levels + Extended Project Qualification B plus grades AAB-ABB from two science A Levels, typically including Chemistry

　　International Baccalaureate 36-34 points in two Higher Level science subjects, typically including Higher Level Chemistry

　　BTEC DD in Applied Science + A Level grade A in a science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Physics, Maths and Further Maths) + interview

　　Cambridge Pre-U D3 D3 D3 - D3 D3 M2 including two science subjects, typically including Chemistry

　　Scottish Highers + 2 Advanced Highers AAAAB - AAABB plus grades AA-AB, typically including Chemistry

　　Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels A-B plus grades AA, typically including Chemistry and another science subject.

　　Acceptable science subjects are Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Physics, Maths and Further Maths

　　GCSE Maths grade 6 or grade B

　　If you don't have A Level Chemistry, GCSE Chemistry grade A/7 is required

　　International students need overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or an equivalent English language qualification

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Sheffield. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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