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Biochemistry with a Year Abroad
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 15/09/2025
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Overview
Immerse yourself in the wonder of biological organisms and processes at the molecular level. Explore aspects of life from molecules to cells, from tissues to organisms. Learn from leading research scientists who are specialists in their fields of study.
Our Biochemistry degrees at UEA are taught jointly by the Schools of Biological Sciences and Chemistry, with invaluable contributions from scientists from other research institutions located nearby in the Norwich Research Park. This dual approach means that in all elements of the course you benefit from subject-specific experts who inform our teaching.
During your time at UEA, you’ll have the chance to study a range of fascinating subjects, progressing from the basics of biochemistry to higher-level research areas such as protein engineering and cancer biology. You’ll not only learn how to perform ground-breaking and highly specialised research, but also how to interpret and communicate these findings to the wider scientific community.
As a Biochemistry student you’ll benefit from our enviable position as an integral partner of the Norwich Research Park (NRP), which houses the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital as well as leading research institutes such as the John Innes Centre, an international centre of excellence in plant science, genetics and microbiology, the Sainsbury Laboratory for research into plant disease resistance, the Earlham Institute for genomics, bioinformatics and molecular biology research, and the Quadram Institute, where research focuses on human health, food and disease. The Norwich Research Park is one of the largest single-site concentrations of food, genomics and health scientists in Europe.
This course will prepare you to work in industry or to progress to a postgraduate degree and a career in research. Having learned on our biochemistry course about cutting edge methods in synthetic, chemical and structural biology, you’ll have the potential to make an impact on many areas of contemporary science, including health, nutrition, clean energy and tackling pollution. Biochemists are frequent winners of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry and Michael Houghton, an alumnus of the UEA School of Biological Sciences and Biochemistry PhD, won the Nobel prize for Physiology or Medicine in 2020.
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Ways to study this course
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Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years
Start dates
- 15/09/2025
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C73A
- Institution code:
- E14
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C73A
- Institution code:
- E14
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted.
A level - AAB
including Chemistry.
Contextual Offer: BBB including Chemistry
Where applicable, Science A levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Critical Thinking & General Studies are not accepted.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
in Applied Science or Applied Science (Medical Science) OR DDD plus B in A level Chemistry.
Contextual: DDM in Applied Science or Applied Science (Medical Science) OR DDM plus B in A level Chemistry.
Specific BTEC modules required: Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Applications of Organic Chemistry and Practical Chemical Analysis or A Level Chemistry grade B.
Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business
Administration.
Please see UEA website for further information on accepted combinations.
Access to HE Diploma
Not accepted.
Scottish Higher - AAAAA
including Chemistry.
Scottish Advanced Higher - BBC
including Chemistry.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 33 points
including Higher Level 5 in Chemistry.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.
T Level
Obtain an overall Pass including an A in the core of the T Level and a Distinction in the Occupational Specialism. Accepted subjects: Science, Healthcare Science and Health.
GCSE Requirements: GCSE English Language grade 4 or C and GCSE Mathematics grade 4 or C.
UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes – please see our website www.uea.ac.uk/apply/undergraduate/contextual-admissions for further information.
We welcome a wide range of qualifications - for further information please visit our website www.uea.ac.uk
English language requirements
IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component)
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We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including speaking, listening, reading and writing)
We will also accept a number of other English language qualifications. Please check our website for details: https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| International | £27900 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Tuition fees increase annually for all students in subsequent years of study. Any fee increase is based on the fee for the year that you register. Home undergraduate fees, whose rates are regulated by the UK Government, will be amended in line with any alteration advised by the UK Government. Fees not regulated by the UK Government will increase by a maximum of 4% or RPI-X whichever is the higher. RPI-X is the Retail Prices Index excluding mortgage interest.
For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.
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