Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Biochemistry with a Year Abroad course at University of East Anglia.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A,B,B
including Chemistry. Where applicable, Science A levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Critical Thinking & General Studies are not accepted. Contextual Offer: BBB including Chemistry. Where applicable, Science A levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Critical Thinking & General Studies are not accepted.
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| International | £29,300 per year |
UCAS code: C73A
Here's what University of East Anglia says about its Biochemistry with a Year Abroad course.
Overview
Immerse yourself in the wonder of biological organisms and processes at the molecular level. Explore aspects of life from molecules to cells, from tissues to organisms. Learn from leading research scientists who are specialists in their fields of study.
Our BSc Biochemistry with a Year Abroad degree is taught jointly by the Schools of Biological Sciences and Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology with invaluable contributions from scientists from other research institutions located nearby in the Norwich Research Park. This dual approach means that in all elements of the course, you’ll benefit from subject-specific experts.
During your time at UEA, you’ll have the chance to study a range of fascinating subjects, progressing from the basics of biochemistry to higher-level research areas such as protein engineering and cancer biology. You’ll not only learn how to perform ground-breaking and highly specialised research, but also how to interpret and communicate these findings to the wider scientific community. In your third year, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner institutions across the globe, gaining invaluable international experience to enhance both your studies and your CV.
At UEA, you’ll benefit from our enviable position as an integral partner of the?Norwich Research Park (NRP), which houses the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital as well as leading research institutes such as the John Innes Centre, an international centre of excellence in plant science, genetics, and microbiology, the Sainsbury Laboratory for research into plant disease resistance, the Earlham Institute for genomics, bioinformatics and molecular biology research, and the Quadram?Institute, where research focuses on human health, food and disease.?The Norwich Research Park is one of the largest single-site concentrations of food, genomics and health scientists in Europe.
This course will prepare you to work in industry, or progress to a postgraduate degree and a career in research. Upon graduation, having studied cutting edge methods in synthetic, chemical and structural biology, you’ll have the potential to make an impact on many areas of contemporary science, including health, nutrition, clean energy, and tackling pollution.?Biochemists are frequent winners of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry and Michael Houghton, an alumnus of the UEA School of Biological Sciences and Biochemistry PhD, won the Nobel prize for Physiology or Medicine in 2020.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
Source: University of East Anglia
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Biological Sciences
Location
Main Site | Norwich
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time with time abroad
Subjects
• Biochemistry
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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Overall id say that the inversity is okay, the course is good however the lectuerers arent the best and often times lectures feel quite pointless. Things cost a lot here too, with the laundrette and shop being very overpriced making it hard to budget money easily. However, the camous looks quite nic...
1 year ago
The student union are there all the time and are very supportive. They practically run the university and make it seem amazing. They run events almost every day and week and make the uni thrive.
1 year ago
I havenu2019t had any issues but theyu2019re supportive and available when u need them
1 year ago
Accommodation is definitely good and like a hotel. The library is open 24/7 and the campus kitchen has very good food. My room is amazing I opted for en suite room which is better than others. We share a kitchen which is ok as it can get dirty quickly. But other than that all is good
1 year ago
My course is pretty relaxing at the moment as it contains a foundation year. Itu2019s pretty easy as it sets you into the basics of computer science. The lectures are easy to understand and follow the workload is manageable and you get support where itu2019s needed
1 year ago
My university was very welcoming and my lecturers were very supportive. I am part of 3 societies. Islamic, badminton and Malayali Society. Iu2019ve really enjoyed going to university in Norwich and getting used to living here has been a challenge but interesting.
1 year ago
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of East Anglia students who took the Biochemistry with a Year Abroad course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
90%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
93%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
70%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
95%
med
Learning opportunities
89%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
93%
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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
91%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
88%
high
Assessment and feedback
75%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
65%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
88%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
61%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
88%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
70%
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Academic support
86%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
79%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
93%
high
Organisation and management
84%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
80%
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How well organised is your course?
86%
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Learning resources
89%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
95%
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
81%
low
Student voice
95%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
93%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
100%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
90%
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
80%
med
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
85%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
med
See who's studying at University of East Anglia. These students are taking Biochemistry with a Year Abroad or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Mathematics | D | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| History | C | |||||
The Biochemistry with a Year Abroad course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of East Anglia graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
82%
In work, study or other activity
60%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Elementary occupations
15%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10%
Natural and social science professionals
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
50%
Say it fits with future plans
60%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
25%
Natural and social science professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
10%
Engineering professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings from University of East Anglia graduates who took Biochemistry with a Year Abroad - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.5k
First year after graduation
£31k
Third year after graduation
£30.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Biochemistry with a Year Abroad.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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