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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Biochemistry course at University of Nottingham.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,B
including Chemistry and a second science which can be from Biology, Physics, Maths or Further Maths. A pass is required in science practical tests, if assessed separately.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Nottingham. These students are taking Biochemistry or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | B |
| Biology | A |
| Mathematics | A |
| Psychology | A |
| Geography | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C703
Here's what University of Nottingham says about its Biochemistry course.
Are you interested in life and the human condition? With practical experience from early in term one, you will gain the skills necessary to explore this exciting topic. You will be trained by tutors who are active in the fields of biochemistry and biology, ensuring that you leave university with the skills needed to be successful in your future career. Our biochemists are experts in a wide variety of specialities, including human disease and cancer. Through optional modules and research projects, you can tailor the course to focus on the specific areas of biochemistry that interest you. BSc or MSci? MSci degrees are undergraduate-level courses which last four years and have an integrated masters qualification. They are the equivalent to a bachelors degree plus a masters level qualification. These courses usually provide additional industry and/or research experience to enhance your future prospects. An MSci is excellent preparation for further study such as a PhD. Why choose this course?
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We offer various specialisms including an emphasis on human diseases
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A diverse range of optional modules, allowing you to explore your interests or specialise
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Laboratory experience begins in term one. You will benefit from cutting-edge labs, a personal tutor, advanced research labs and opportunities to work with imaging (SLIM, MRI, 3D), genomics, deep-seq, nanopore, flow cytometry and single-cell RNA sequencing
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Capstone experience - in your final year, you can undertake a capstone project, applying your expertise to real-world challenges in a collaborative working group. Teaching is research-led, meaning you'll learn from academics actively working in cutting-edge research
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Be trained by tutors who are active in real world research, giving you the skills necessary for your future careers
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Travel while you learn – opportunities through studying abroad at our campus in Malaysia or with our other partners
Source: University of Nottingham
Course details
Qualification
Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
Department
School of Biosciences
Location
University Park Campus | Nottingham
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Biochemistry
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| 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) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £33,000 per year (provisional) |
| International | £33,000 per year (provisional) |
The modules you will study
For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Biochemistry-MSci-Hons-U7UBCHEM.html
How you will be assessed
You'll be assessed through a variety of methods, including: essays, coursework, exams, lab report, presentations and a dissertation.
University of Nottingham student reviews
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Five stars: Excellent
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Nvr experienced it
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I definitely need to take loans
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Hard to fit in as an intl student
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Five stars: Excellent
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Modern, but noway as comparable as Singaporean unis
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Nottingham
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 Nottingham students who took the Biochemistry course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
88%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
70%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
95%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
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?
91%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
77%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
86%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
68%
low
Assessment and feedback
68%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
70%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
72%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
61%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
78%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
58%
low
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
96%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
med
Organisation and management
86%
med
Organisation and management
86%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
89%
med
How well organised is your course?
84%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
med
Student voice
68%
low
Student voice
68%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
52%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
66%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
71%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
83%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
92%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of Nottingham. These students are taking Biochemistry or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Nottingham graduates who took Biochemistry - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
65%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Natural and social science professionals
15%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10%
Sales occupations
5%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Nottingham graduates who took Biochemistry - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.1k
First year after graduation
£29.2k
Third year after graduation
£32.5k
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.
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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