Biochemistry with Study Abroad
UCAS Code: C732
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Excluding General Studies. Chemistry and Biology at Grade A required.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 24 L3 credits at Distinction grade and 9 L3 credits at Merit grade, to include 12 L3 credits at Distinction Grade in Chemistry or related subjects and 12 at Distinction Grade in Biology or related subjects. Please also see GCSE requirements.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Applicants will be considered with IB 36 OR 666 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants will be required to have Grade 6 in HL Chemistry and Biology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma will also require Grade A in GCE AL Biology and Grade A in GCE AL Chemistry.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Chemistry and Biology at Grade A required.
Scottish Higher
Chemistry and Biology at Grade A required.
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About this course
The degree programme in Biochemistry focuses on understanding the biochemical control of biological processes, particularly in the cell, and the tools for investigating these mechanisms. After a broad first year, this degree focuses on cellular biochemistry providing specialist modules aimed at understanding key topics at the frontiers of cell biology. As you progress through years two and three, a wide choice of biochemistry module options is available.
Our Biochemistry degree leads to career opportuniteis in biotechnological, pharmaceutical and other industries, as well as many further study options, including PhD/MSc/MRes programmes.
This programme is also available as a four-year degree with the third year spent studying at a partner university abroad.
Why study Biochemistry at Exeter?
Why study Biochemistry at Exeter?
•experience teaching graded nationally as ‘Excellent’ with staff who are research leaders
•work in state-of-the-art learning facilities
•take the opportunity to study abroad
•acquire key transferable skills and knowledge
•carry out challenging independent research
•graduate with outstanding employment prospects
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