Biochemistry is the study of the structure and function of the building blocks of life. Biochemists seek to provide mechanistic explanations for biological processes and ask questions about how things work, why they work and what happens when they don’t. Biochemists have developed many of the key technologies used widely in biomedical sciences. Pharmaceutical companies invest heavily in biochemistry to develop new drugs for many pathological conditions.
Leaving Certificate:
H6 or O4 Mathematics
H4 in two of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Agricultural Science, Computer Science.
Certain subject combinations are not permitted: Physics/ chemistry may not be presented with physics or chemistry. Applied mathematics may not be presented with mathematics.
GCSE:
Grade B/6 Mathematics
Advanced GCE (A Level):
Grade C in two of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Agricultural Science, Computer Science.
International Baccalaureate:
SL Grade 5 Mathematics
HL Grade 5 in two of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Agricultural Science, Computer Science.
English Language Requirements
All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements. For more details of qualifications that meet Band B, see the English Language Requirements page here.
Applicants for the Trinity International Foundation Programme require IELTS 5.0 overall, with 5.0 in Writing and no band below 4.5.
Applicants for all Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes must present one of the following English language qualifications.
| QUALIFICATIONS | REQUIREMENTS | |
| 1 | Irish Leaving Certificate | A grade D3 or better in Ordinary Level English |
| 2 | GCSE | A grade C or better in English Language |
| 3 | European Baccalaureate | English: 6 in your 1st language, or in 1st or 2nd Foreign Language |
| 4 | French Baccalaureate | Students presenting the OIB or International Option of the French Baccalaureate may satisfy the English language requirement by achieving a minimum of 12 (where the coefficient is greater than 5) in English Language and Literature. In cases where the coefficient is less than 5, a minimum result of 14 will be required. |
| 5 | International Baccalaureate | English A1, A2 or B: 5 at Higher Level (4 at Standard Level if presenting IB through English) |
| 6 | US High School Curriculum | A grade C in English taken in final year |
| 7 | TOEFL | Paper based 570 (with a TWE score of 4.5) / Computer based 233 (with a score of 4.5 in essay) / Internet based 90 (with a written score of 21) PG: 88 internet-based, 570 paper-based, 230 computer-based |
| 8 | University of Cambridge | 180+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 175 in each skill and use of English i.e., Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2), Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) PG: Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) |
| 9 | IELTS | (Academic version) 6.5 (no individual band below 6). For Dental courses: IELTS (academic version) 7 (no individual band below 7) For Clinical speech and language studies: IELTS (academic version) 7 (no individual band below 7) |
| 10 | Pearson Test of English | (Academic) - PTE Academic: a minimum score of 63 (with no section score below 59). |
| 11 | Duolingo English Test | Minimum overall score of 110/160 |
This degree will equip you to find employment in a wide variety of jobs. Biochemistry graduates work in the pharmaceutical industry, in hospitals, in government agencies such as Forensic Science Ireland and in science journalism including in RTÉ, BBC and the Nature group. Our graduates are also in high demand in careers such as information systems, teaching, management and patent law.
Ireland, Dublin
