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Undergraduate

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Study mode:
Full-time
Qualification:
Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
Duration:
4 Years
Start date:
21/09/2026
Campus:
University Park Campus
2025-20262026-2027
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Course summary

Are you interested in life and the human condition?
With practical experience from early in term one, you will gain the skills necessary to explore this exciting topic. You will be trained by tutors who are active in the fields of biochemistry and biology, ensuring that you leave university with the skills needed to be successful in your future career.
Our biochemists are experts in a wide variety of specialities, including human disease and cancer. Through optional modules and research projects, you can tailor the course to focus on the specific areas of biochemistry that interest you.
BSc or MSci?
MSci degrees are undergraduate-level courses which last four years and have an integrated masters qualification. They are the equivalent to a bachelors degree plus a masters level qualification. These courses usually provide additional industry and/or research experience to enhance your future prospects. An MSci is excellent preparation for further study such as a PhD.
Why choose this course?

  • We offer various specialisms including an emphasis on human diseases

  • A diverse range of optional modules, allowing you to explore your interests or specialise

  • Laboratory experience begins in term one. You will benefit from cutting-edge labs, a personal tutor, advanced research labs and opportunities to work with imaging (SLIM, MRI, 3D), genomics, deep-seq, nanopore, flow cytometry and single-cell RNA sequencing

  • Capstone experience - in your final year, you can undertake a capstone project, applying your expertise to real-world challenges in a collaborative working group. Teaching is research-led, meaning you'll learn from academics actively working in cutting-edge research

  • Be trained by tutors who are active in real world research, giving you the skills necessary for your future careers

  • Travel while you learn – opportunities through studying abroad at our campus in Malaysia or with our other partners

Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Biochemistry-MSci-Hons-U7UBCHEM.html

Assessment method

You'll be assessed through a variety of methods, including: essays, coursework, exams, lab report, presentations and a dissertation.

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:
C703
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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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:
C703
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - AAB

including Chemistry and a second science which can be from Biology, Physics, Maths or Further Maths. A pass is required in science practical tests, if assessed separately.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD

in Applied Science

Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits P: 0 credits

To include 15 distinctions from chemistry modules plus 15 distinctions from biology/physics/maths modules

Scottish Higher - AABBB

in combination with grades AA in the Advanced Scottish Highers, including Chemistry and a second science

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD

in Applied Science plus one A Level from chemistry, biology, maths or further maths at grade A

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D

plus A level grades AB including chemistry and one from biology, physics, maths or further maths

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) - D

plus two A levels at grade AB to including chemistry and one of biology, physics, maths or further maths

Scottish Advanced Higher - AA

including Chemistry and a second science. Offers made in conjunction with Scottish Highers grades of AABBB

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points

including 6 and 5 in HL Chemistry and a second HL science subject which can be from biology, physics and mathematics, in any order OR 665 in 3 Higher Level IB certificates, including Chemistry and a second HL science subject which can be from biology, physics and mathematics, in any order.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - B

in combination with 2 A levels at AA, to include Chemistry and a second science which can be from Biology, Physics, Maths or Further Maths.

Extended Project - A

If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your EPQ will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your EPQ will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M1, M2

in principal subjects including Chemistry and a second science.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English language at grade 4 (C) or above and GCSE Maths at grade 6 (B) are required

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) - A

If you have already achieved your Core Maths Qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Core Maths Qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths Qualification. Core Maths qualifications offered by other exam boards are also considered for an alternative offer.

T Level

Considered on an individual basis; you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification.

Biochemistry is one of the progression pathways for our Science with Foundation Year course. Requirements for progression are:

Foundation Biological Science - 55%
Foundation Chemistry - 55%
Overall pass - 40%

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5With no less than 6 in each element
TOEFL (iBT)87with minimum 20 in Speaking and 19 in all other elements

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.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course and 5 other molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For University of Nottingham, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
ABB Most common
  1. A*A*A*
  2. Highest grades
  3. BBC
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

95% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

This course has a required grade that may not be listed in the data. Check the entry requirements for the full qualification requirements.

How do you compare?

See how students with your grades have been accepted onto this course in the past.

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Channel Islands£9535*Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9535*Year 1
England£9535*Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535*Year 1
Scotland£9535*Year 1
Wales£9535*Year 1
International£30750*Year 1
EU£30750*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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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