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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Biochemistry

University of Kent

(3.8)
108 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Biochemistry course at University of Kent.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,B,B

including any required subjects as listed in the relevant qualification section

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: C700

Here's what University of Kent says about its Biochemistry course.

Biochemistry Tackle contemporary issues in health, agriculture, and the environment. Delve into the intricacies of living organisms at the molecular level, spanning from viruses and bacteria to humans, plants, and other complex organisms. Utilise your expertise and skills to effect meaningful change.

By learning from inspirational academics who are at the forefront of research, you'll acquire practical experience, scientific knowledge, and transferable skills that can help you achieve your academic and professional objectives.

Accreditation Our Biochemistry degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB).

Your future Graduate with an excellent grounding in scientific knowledge and extensive laboratory experience. During your studies, you’ll also develop key transferable skills in research, critical thinking, analytical abilities and problem solving.

Location Our city, your time. It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere. We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!

Source: University of Kent

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

School of Biosciences

Location

Canterbury campus | Canterbury

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Biochemistry

Start date

26 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

University of Kent reviews

(3.8)
Based on 108 reviews from University of Kent's students and alumni
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25%
4 star
41%
3 star
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2 star
6%
1 star
4%
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

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 Kent students who took the Biochemistry course - or another course in the same subject area.

Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

90%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

95%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

85%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

100%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

80%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

65%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

80%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

70%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

65%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

75%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

75%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

85%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

80%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

70%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

90%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

85%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

79%

med

How well organised is your course?

75%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

79%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

90%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

75%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

55%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

80%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

95%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

63%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

74%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

75%

low

Student information

See who's studying at University of Kent. These students are taking Biochemistry or another course from the same subject area.

Biochemistry
Mode of study
Full-time97%Part-time3%
Gender ratio
Female54%Male45%Other1%
Where students come from
International8%UK92%
Student performance
2:1 or above57%
Number of students120
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
BiologyC
ChemistryD
MathematicsD
PsychologyC
HistoryC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Biochemistry at University of Kent.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Kent graduates who took Biochemistry - or another course in the same subject area.

Biosciences

Earnings

£24.5k

First year after graduation

£28.5k

Third year after graduation

£33.9k

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.

Source: LEO

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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