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Biochemistry with a Foundation Year
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 14/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Overview
Begin your journey into the science of life with the Biochemistry foundation year degree at UEA. Designed for students who want to study biochemistry but need extra preparation, this course gives you the skills and knowledge to progress to a full degree. After successfully completing your foundation year, you’ll move on to a BSc Biochemistry or a related course, with options for study abroad or a placement year depending on your chosen path.
Taught by experts from the Schools of Chemistry and Biological Sciences, you’ll study alongside students from across the Faculty of Science. Your academic adviser will support you throughout the year to help you confidently progress onto your chosen degree.
You’ll explore life at the molecular level – from atoms and molecules to cells and organisms – and learn about the chemical and biological processes that shape life on Earth. A third of your foundation year will focus on chemistry, covering topics such as atomic structure, organic chemistry, and analytical techniques. The remaining two-thirds will include biology, skills for scientists, and either maths or physics, depending on your background and future goals.
UEA’s strong research environment, including partnerships with the Norwich Research Park, means you’ll be learning in a place where groundbreaking science is happening every day. Throughout the course, you’ll engage with real-world scientific topics like ageing, infectious diseases, and biotechnology. You’ll develop essential academic and research skills, such as critical thinking and evaluating scientific evidence, and have opportunities to attend guest lectures by leading scientists.
This course is the perfect starting point if you’re excited by science and want to build a strong foundation for a future in biochemistry.
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Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
Ways to study this course
Campuses
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Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years
Start dates
- 14/09/2026
Apply by
14 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:
- 8C70
- Institution code:
- E14
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
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How to apply
Apply by
14 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:
- 8C70
- Institution code:
- E14
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
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Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - CCC
Contextual offer: CDD.
Critical Thinking and General Studies are not accepted.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Contextual offer: MMP
Please see UEA website for further information on accepted combinations.
Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
Scottish Higher - BBCCC
Scottish Advanced Higher - DDD
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.
T Level - P
GCSE Requirements: English Language grade 4 or C and 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
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) |
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
English Language Equivalencies https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
This course may make contextual offers. This means that we use additional information to understand and recognise your potential to succeed at UEA. Using this insight, we could provide you with an offer with reduced entry requirements to study at UEA. You don’t need to do anything to be considered – if eligible we will process your contextual offer automatically, based on the data we hold in your application. We do not make contextual offers during clearing. Check our website for eligibility.
Historical entry grades data BETA
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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 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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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