Medical Biochemistry
UCAS Code: C720
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
including at least two A-levels in relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. General Studies is not accepted.
Two AS subjects may be considered in place of one A-level. Must be taken alongside two full A-levels in relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.
Access to HE Diploma
A strong science Access course is required. Please contact Admissions Office before applying to check acceptability for Access module content and your overall academic profile.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
including two relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.
Considered with three A-levels. Typical offer; ABB - BBB + EPQ at grade B. A- level subjects to include at least two relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. General Studies not accepted.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C/4 in GCSE English and Mathematics if not held at A/AS level
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
to include grade 6 and 5 in at least two Higher Level science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Minimum of 3 in HL Mathematics, or 4 in SL Mathematics, or 5 in SL Maths Studies required if grade C/4 not held at GCSE. Minimum of 4 in English Language required if IELTS 6.5 or equivalent not held.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
including two relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.
Applied Science Diploma considered with an A-level in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology, plus standard GCSE requirements. Applied Science Diploma considered with an non-science A-level, plus five GCSE's at grade B/5 or above including two sciences from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. English Language and Mathematics to be held at minimum grade C/4.
Considered alongside two A-levels in relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applied Science. Applied Science (Medical Science), Applied Science (Forensic Science) diploma accepted, plus five GCSE's at grade B/5 or above including two sciences from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. English Language and Mathematics to be held at minimum grade C/4. Other subjects may be considered if supplemented by a relevant A-level science grade B or above. This is reviewed on a case-by-case subject to review of your overall academic portfolio and application.
Considered alongside two A-levels in relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.
Scottish Advanced Higher
including at least two relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.
Scottish Higher
including at least two relevant science subjects from from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.
Accepted in place of a third A-level at grade B or above, provided at least two relevant science A-level subjects are taken from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.
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About this course
Many of today’s common diseases are linked to defects in the molecular processes that occur in the body. To make big breakthroughs in diagnosing and treating disease, we therefore often have to look at life at the molecular level. Studying biochemistry in this way will give you an understanding of some of the world’s most pressing health issues.
Your Medical Biochemistry BSc will give you a firm grounding in modern biochemistry, covering a broad range of topics with particular emphasis on how the subject relates to medicine and health issues. By understanding the molecular defects that occur in a particular disease state, you will learn how scientists and clinicians can work together to design appropriate drugs that target the affected molecules. Along the way you will gain not only subject knowledge but also important transferable skills that should make you an attractive prospect for future employers.
At the University of Leicester, you can apply for this degree in Medical Biochemistry or any of the three degrees listed below. All courses are also available as four-year MBiolSci degrees.
Whichever degree you choose, your first year will be the same, allowing you to transfer to a different degree stream. The modules taken in your second and final years will ensure you graduate in your chosen degree.
The other available specialisms are:
Medical Genetics
Medical Microbiology
Medical Physiology
Our four Medical Sciences degrees allow selection of specialist modules that focus more closely on the application of biological principles to medicine. Our seven Biological Sciences degree programmes cover major aspects of biology and molecular sciences across a wide range of organisms from bacteria and fungi to humans and plants.
There is the possibility of transferring across from our Medical Sciences degrees to our Biological Sciences degrees within the first semester of Year 1.
Modules
At the University of Leicester, you can apply for this degree in Medical Biochemistry or any of our other three Medical Science degrees.
Whichever degree you choose, your first year will be the same, allowing you to transfer to a different degree stream. The modules taken in your second and final years will ensure you graduate in your chosen degree.
The Uni
University of Leicester
Biological Sciences
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Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry
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Around 2,500 graduates got degrees in this demanding but valuable subject last year. Graduates who want a career in research usually take postgraduate qualifications - over a third of graduates in the subject took this option - but those who want to start work when they graduate have a lot to choose from. Laboratory work and other jobs in the biosciences are popular, as well as in education, but many biochemistry graduates find their way into the finance industry and as a consequence, graduates from these disciplines are particularly likely to get jobs in London and the South East.
Biosciences
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