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    Biochemistry,BSc (Hons)
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    Biochemistry,BSc (Hons)

    Aston University
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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    C700

    Campuses

    Aston University,Birmingham

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026
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    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 22,575  / year
    Next Intake September-2026

    Biochemistry,BSc (Hons)

    About

    Course overview

    Our BSc (Hons) Biochemistry degree is designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of Biochemistry and the practical skills necessary to excel professionally.

    Studying at the School of Biosciences at Aston gives you unrivalled hands-on experience, world-class facilities, and specialist teaching. In addition, your integrated placement year will give you the opportunity to put your knowledge into practice. You can undertake placements in hospitals, industrial or research laboratories, as well as non-laboratory settings.

    As a Biochemist, you’ll help to comprehend and resolve biological problems through the use of molecular expertise and processes. You will help to lead the way in developing new thinking, techniques, and technology in the fields of Medicine, Pharmaceutics, Biotechnology, Agriculture, and Nutrition.

    BSc (Hons) Biochemistry

    Our BSc (Hons) Biochemistry degree at Aston University will equip you with the skills, insights, and confidence to become an outstanding biochemist, well-equipped to succeed in a dynamic scientific career.

    What we will provide
    First-class teaching in the UK's second-largest city, delivered by a diverse array of staff who will inspire and excite you, fantastic facilities that will bring your course to life through hands-on, practical experience; years of close industry collaboration that is harnessed to provide you with learning based on real-world needs.

    What you will provide
    It is important you learn how to adapt a growth mindset to your studies - understand that intelligence and success come from applying yourself, you must be able to demonstrate critical thinking and have ambition and drive to excel.

    What skills we teach
    As a BSc (Hons) Biochemistry student, you will learn the skills to work as a competent biochemist in various settings, while gaining a deep understanding of molecular processes critical to advancing science and medicine.

    Placement year
    We all know that taking a placement year will boost your employability – it’s what makes Aston University graduates some of the most employable in the country. It’s for this reason that we encourage every student to take one. The placement year gives you the chance to put theory into practice, gain relevant work experience, and develop professional and transferable skills.

    Career prospects
    The demand for qualified biochemists within the UK and across the world is rising. As a biochemistry graduate, your future career could include developing new drugs, bio-fuels, methods of food production, and clinical practices. Many graduates also undertake further postgraduate study.

    With a Biochemistry degree from Aston, you’ll have the theoretical grounding, industry know-how, and skills to have a successful career in a wide range of industries such as Research and Development, Scientific communication, Forensic science, Biotechnology, Patent law and Sales and management.

    Additionally, this course will prepare you for further learning including teaching qualifications, MSc, PhD or graduate entry medicine.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    You can apply for a Masters programme with an undergraduate degree from a recognised Saudi Arabian University.

    You should have a GPA of 3.6/5.0 Or 2.7/4.0 overall or above from a Saudi Arabian university. The specific requirement will vary depending on the course you are applying for at Aston and the Saudi Arabian university from which you have graduated.

    If you are applying for finance, engineering or science-based subjects, you must have studied a similar field in your undergraduate degree.

    English Program Requirements

    Postgraduate courses

    School / ProgrammeReadingWritingListeningSpeakingOverall
    Aston Business School
    1 band at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above

    6.5

    Aston Business School - MBA
    1 band at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above

    6.5

    School of Social Sciences and Humanities
    1 band at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above

    6.5

    School / ProgrammeReadingWritingListeningSpeakingOverall

    Engineering and Physical Sciences

    5.55.55.55.5

    6.0

    Engineering and Physical Sciences

    (Engineering Systems and Management programmes)

    6.06.06.06.06.5
    Health and Life Sciences6.06.06.06.06.5
    Health and Life Sciences - OSPAP7.07.07.07.07.0

    You may be accepted with a lower IELTS score (see table below) - if your IELTS score meets the minimum criteria below you will be required to take a mandatory in-sessional English module during your course.

    Postgraduate courses (minimum IELTS scores for which mandatory in-sessional English course is required)

    For the courses within the categories below, you may be required to take an in-sessional English module depending on the IELTS scores you have achieved:

    School / ProgrammeReadingWritingListeningSpeakingOverall
    Aston Business SchoolNo more than 2 bands at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above

    6.0*

    Engineering and Physical Sciences - Engineering Systems and Management programmesNo more than 2 bands at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above

    6.0*

    Master of Public Health (MPH)No more than 2 bands at 5.5 as a minimum. Other bands at 6.0 and above

    6.0*

    * Important - Students with an overall 6.0, with no more than two bands at 5.5 and other bands at 6.0 or above are required to take and pass the English for Postgraduate Studies in-sessional English module. Our in-sessional English programme is a module which will help you to improve your English and learn essential academic skills during your first term.

    Students with overall 6.5, with no more than two bands at 6.0 and other bands at 6.5 or above are not required to take our in-sessional English module.

    More about the In-sessional English module

    Aston University is committed to ensuring that every student is fully prepared to take on the challenges of their Master's degree. As such, please note that if you achieve IELTS overall 6.0 (with no more than two bands at 5.5 and other bands at 6.0 or above) or an equivalent acceptable English Language Qualification you will be required to undertake a mandatory timetabled in-sessional English programme to be delivered by Aston University’s Centre for English Language and Communication. Further details will be provided after the enrolment process including timetable and classes you will be required to attend. This is provided at no additional cost.

    Career

    Career prospects

    Our BSc (Hons) Biochemistry programme will prepare you for a range of careers across the public, private and third sectors. Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, according to the 2023 Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO). This data shows that five years after graduation, employed Aston University graduates have the 15th highest median salary among all UK Higher Education Institutions, with a median salary of £36,100.

    The transferable skills that our biochemistry degree provides mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in:

    • Research and development
    • Scientific communication
    • Forensic science
    • Biotechnology
    • Patent law
    • Sales and management

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 22,575 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
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