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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    University of Surrey, Guildford

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Explore the fundamental processes of life at a cellular level, from simple existence to the coordination of billions of living cells. Delve into advanced technologies in gene expression, immunology, human genetics, mechanistic toxicology and pharmacokinetics, neuroscience, pharmacology, systems biology and more. Play a crucial role in the development of new treatments for a range of diseases, including cancer, studying the chemical and physical principles of living things and biological processes. Learn from research-active biochemists who have expertise in ageing, genetic engineering, immunology, pharmacology, plasticity, sleep, toxicology and more. Complete an integrated masters and a laboratory-based dissertation, exploring topics like antibody class switching in B cells and neurodegenerative diseases, in preparation for a technical research career in industry or academia.Biochemistry is at the heart of life and the explanation of all life processes. Both health and disease and ageing and development are complex biochemical processes. By understanding more about these, we can generate more effective ways to help humanity. During your first two years, you’ll develop a broad understanding of biochemistry, its methodology and some of its most intriguing applications. You’ll get to choose optional modules in bacteriology, biodiversity, neuroscience and virology. In your third year, you’ll select five optional modules, exploring topics such as genetics, immunology, pharmacology, systems biology and toxicology. You’ll also complete a research project, bringing together all the practical, analytical and presentation skills you’ve developed. Previous students have had their work published in top-tier journals, including the European Journal of Neuroscience, the Journal of Virology and Sleep.

Tuition fees

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£ 26,000per year

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University information

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University of Surrey

  • University League Table

    19th

  • Campus address

    University of Surrey, Guildford, 30 Priestley Rd, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, United Kingdom

Surrey hosts around 140 nationalities. Its renowned international student support team advises on everything, including visas and choosing the right course.
At Surrey, expect a personalised Welcome timetable. This includes international orientation sessions, an induction registration talk and campus tours.
Surrey Research Park's 200+ companies are responsible for 10% of the local economy.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    29th out of 91 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    125 57%

    51st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    14th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.22 80%

    18th

    13

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