Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Biochemistry)

Nottingham Trent University

Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Biochemistry)

  • Country United Kingdom
  • Course Duration 3 Years
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Graduate
  • Education Required Undergraduate
  • Admission intake Fall/Spring
  • Minimum GPA 3
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Application Fee Tution Fee
Free GBP 15,600

Program Description

You will use your knowledge and skills to study key aspects of:
  • DNA / RNA synthesis
  • protein structure and function
  • enzyme catalysis
  • metabolism control
  • biochemical disorders
  • antibody and DNA technology
  • immunology
  • the molecular genetics of human diseases.
This course provides an in-depth approach to Biochemistry and the molecular aspects of cells. You will examine the key aspects of macromolecule and cell structure and function, and inter-relationships in both practical and theoretical contexts.

Why choose this course?

  • This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology
  • We are 3rd in the UK for Bioscience students on year-long work placements (HESA 2017/18).
  • You will have the option to undertake a 12-month paid work placement in your third year. Our Placement Office and the School's excellent links with companies, including GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer, facilitate this.
You will also gain hands-on experience in fundamental techniques including:
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
  • molecular cloning (DNA modification)
  • protein analysis
  • biochemical catalysis
  • kinetic models as well as bioinformatics as applied to the analysis of gene databases and protein structure-function relationships.

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:
  • Students require 12 years of school education and successful completion of a school leaving certificate equivalent to UK 'A' Levels.
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma is required.
  • GCSE: Grade 4/C in English and Mathematics
Indian Student Eligibility: Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
  • Completed their high school education from recognized institution.
  • Or,  completed a Diploma in relevant field.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.