Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
University of Portsmouth
Duration
3 years
Intake
September
Degree
Bachelor (3 years)
Program Overview
Discover life at its most fundamental level.
On this BSc (Hons) Biochemistry degree, accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), you’ll learn how biochemists fight disease, edit genomes, understand human and animal development and apply synthetic biology to current problems in biotechnology.
By exploring the latest scientific theory through lab training, you'll gain the skills and expertise to become a professional biochemist and apply for Associate Membership of the RSB on graduation.
Course highlights
- Experiment with the latest biochemistry techniques in lab practical, such as protein purification and genome editing, both vital processes in the development of plastic-digesting enzymes and medical testing.
- Study genes and clone DNA in our molecular biology research labs, globally regarded as some of the best available at a university
- Learn from academics involved in trailblazing research at our Institute of Life Sciences and Healthcare and Centre for Enzyme Innovation
- Get involved with the European Xenopus Resource Centre, one of the largest frog genetics resource facilities in the world
- Have the opportunity to study abroad on a summer research placement at a European university
- Undertake a work placement or study abroad year or experience a summer research placement
Key Information
University
University of Portsmouth
Campus
Winston Churchill Ave, Southsea, Portsmouth PO1 2UP, United Kingdom
Total Credits
360
Study Mode
Full-time
Loan Availability
No
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September 2025 start
- UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £9,535 per year (may be subject to annual increase)
- EU students – £9,535 a year (including EU Scholarship – may be subject to annual increase)
- International (non-EU) students – £19,200 per year (subject to annual increase)
September 2026 start
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Careers and opportunities
Biochemistry is the study of the chemistry within living things – everything from humans and animals, to plants and cells. It combines biology, chemistry and molecular analysis to develop new approaches within many scientific fields, including healthcare and medicine, agriculture, biotechnology and the environment.
This means there is a huge range of sectors you can go into with a biochemistry degree, and there will always be a high demand for your skills.
Once you complete your BSc (Hons) Biochemistry, you’ll be ready for a career in scientific research, forensic science or pharmaceuticals. With specialist modules like Business for Biosciences and Mechanisms of Development, you’ll have many opportunities to discover your niche.
In the UK, you could earn an average of £24 000 as a newly-graduated biochemist and an average of up to £50 000 with more experience.
What I loved the most about this course was being able to work among senior scientists and assist in investigations addressing global issues and human diseases.
Rebecca Cimaroli, BSc (Hons) Biochemistry
What can you do with a biochemistry degree?
There are many career paths a BSc (Hons) Biochemistry degree can lead you to.
Previous students have gone on to do valuable work in fields such as:
- industrial research
- academic research leading to a PhD
- biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries
- science teaching
- the health service
- scientific writing and the media
Graduates have gone on to work in roles including:
- research scientist
- sequencing and validation scientist
- research and development leadership programmer scientist
- pharmaceutical data analyst
- site intelligence specialist
- phlebotomist
Entry Requirement
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IELTS - 6.0/5.5
PTE - 62/59
TOEFL - 79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
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