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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Our Royal Society of Biology accredited Medical Biochemistry degree explores the molecular nuts and bolts of living organism, with particular emphasis on disease and avenues for therapy. Advances in the biosciences are having a profound impact on our daily lives, from human health to conservation, making it a hugely rewarding area to study and work in. Studying at Birmingham means you'll benefit from high-technology facilities and teaching from world-renowned experts in their field.The Medical Biochemistry course builds on the framework of our Biochemistry programmes, with a diverse range of optional modules in second and final year. We start with the foundations of chemistry, cell biology and genetics and lead you right up to cutting-edge research questions in the final year.With the syllabus of the Medical Biochemistry course, you will acquire a wide range of skills, with particular emphasis on data analysis, experimental design and problem solving. Skills acquired in this course enable careers not just in the life science, but across a wide range of professions. Check out our collection of related research stories to see how biochemical research inspires the course syllabus.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 25,860per year

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University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    14th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    12th out of 83 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 216
    160 74%

    20th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

    16th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    25th

    46

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