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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Biochemistry is about understanding life on its smallest scale – the molecules and cells that make up organisms - and is one of four degree courses taught by the School of Life Sciences. This course will appeal to those who enjoy both biology and chemistry. You will study the structure and function of proteins and nucleic acids, how gene expression is controlled, how membranes, antibodies and hormones work, and how cells function within multicellular organisms.This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB).Following an in-depth foundation in biochemistry, this course broadens out to allow a focus on more specialist fields. These include biophysical chemistry, which covers biological macromolecules at the atomic level, and understanding the genome and gene regulation.Our exceptionally wide range of options allow you to pursue areas that interest you.You will graduate with a sound understanding of the biochemical and structural basis of molecular, cellular and development processes in a variety of organisms.You will benefit from our tutorial system for academic and pastoral support, alongside high-quality laboratory time.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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31,620per year

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A level : AAB - AAA

AAB to include Biology and ChemistryORAAA to include Chemistry and either Mathematics, Physics or Statistics plus one of the following:GCSE Biology grade B/6GCSE Double Science grades BB/66AS level Biology grade BGrade A in a Biology-related EPQ.You must also achieve a pass in the science practical if your science A level includes a separate practical assessment.Offers exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.

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University of Warwick

  • University League Table

    11th

  • Campus address

    University of Warwick, Coventry, Coventry, CV4 7AL, England

Students come to Warwick from approximately 150 countries.
Many scholarships available for overseas students.
On and off-campus accommodation options available.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    15th out of 97

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    159 70%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    10th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.93 79%

    46th

    26

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