Biochemistry with Research Placement BSc(Hons)

University of Huddersfield

United Kingdom, Huddersfield

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University of Huddersfield

United Kingdom , Huddersfield

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

C701

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines22-Sep-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,600 / year

Next Intake 22-Sep-2026

Biochemistry with Research Placement BSc(Hons)

About

About the course

Reasons to study

This course has advanced accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology, which provides you with industry-wide recognition regarding the quality of your qualification.
Your learning will take place in new £18.2 million facilities such as our biological sciences labs, using scientific instrumentation to gain hands-on experience.
Prepare for an exciting career in research by undertaking a Research Placement Year at a university or industry research lab, in the UK or overseas.

Biochemistry is the branch of science that examines the chemical processes within living organisms, and biochemical research has the capacity to unlock stem cell therapies and overcome cancer and dementia.

Tying together the disciplines of chemistry and biology, a degree in biochemistry helps you better understand the molecular basis of life while also preparing you to take part in an innovative field at the forefront of modern medicine, science research and other vital areas. This course offers a great starting point if you’re interested in making your own contributions to the biochemistry field or continuing to further study.

Why study Biochemistry with Research Placement BSc(Hons)

This course has advanced accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology, reflecting your compulsory placement year in research and allowing you to apply for associate membership upon completion. Based on the same framework as Biochemistry BSc(Hons), this course prepares you with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of biochemistry, with opportunities to develop research expertise while on placement.

You’ll gain relevant real-world experience throughout this course. You’ll be taught by leading academics through lectures, seminars, and sessions, which will be supplemented by modern scientific instruments in our specialist, £18.2-million biological sciences labs. Following your first two years on the course, you’ll put your knowledge and skills to the test in a compulsory and supervised Research Placement Year. During this placement year, you’ll:

Experience working in an active research environment in a lab within the University or within the industry in the UK or internationally.
Explore employment opportunities within organisations related to your studies.
Network with potential employers and construct work experience profiles to prepare for a future career.

This course will prepare you for a variety of potentially exciting careers, as well as for future study. You could work in medical research, the NHS, medical genetics, scientific patent development or pharmaceuticals.

Pave the way for a research career, further study or a job in industry with this accredited Biochemistry with Research Placement BSc(Hons) degree.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

BBB-BBCat A Level including a minimum grade B in Chemistry and one of the following relevant Science subjects: Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study and is a requirement for entry to our degree course.

120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including a minimum grade B in A Level Chemistry and one of the following relevant Science subjects: Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study and is a requirement for entry to our degree course.

Merit at T Level in Science including a grade B in A Level Chemistry and one other relevant Science subject.

In addition you must have GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above, or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme.

If you do not have the appropriate qualifications for direct entry to this degree you may be able to apply to our Science Extended Degree (BCF0).

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements page.

Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

The University’s normal entry criteria apply to all international students. For details of country-specific entry requirements please visit your home country page on our website.

The University has formal requirements for all applicants. These are normally English Language qualifications which we recognise as meeting our entry criteria. Requirements may vary between programmes, and you are advised to check these carefully when going through course listings.

The following table sets out the main qualifications we recognise and the levels that are normally required for admission. It is intended as general guidance only - the offer of a place, if it includes an English Language condition, will specify the level of English that you are required to meet.

The University of Huddersfield is pleased to accept a Pass in all four elements at the Proficiency Level of the Ascentis Anglia ESOL Language qualification as meeting the University’s English Language requirements for students from the EU.

If you don’t yet meet these requirements, don’t worry as we have an extensive Pre-Sessional English Programme(PSP) on campus.

Test	Standard required score	Validity
Cambridge English Advanced	Grade C	No expiry
IELTS (Academic)	6.0 with no lower than 5.5 in any element.	2 years
Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE)	Listening – 51 Reading – 51 Writing – 51 Speaking - 51	2 years
GCSE or GCE ‘O’ level	Grade C	No expiry
International Baccalaureate	Must have completed the Diploma with English at Higher Level	No expiry

Applicants from any of the following Majority English Speaking Countries (MESCs) will normally be considered to have met our English requirements:

Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
The Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Canada
Dominica
Grenada
Guyana
Jamaica
New Zealand
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
United States of America

Please note that we will not normally waive the English Language requirement for speakers of other languages who have completed a programme of study taught in English in their home countries.

Career

Your career

Graduates from our Biological Sciences courses can consider a wide range of career options in areas such as medical research, the NHS, molecular sciences, medical genetics, pharmaceuticals, developing scientific patents, medical sales or marketing, medical writing and teaching.

Previous graduates have gone on to work in roles such as Clinical Bioinformatician at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Laboratory Technician at ALS, Microbiology Medical Laboratory Technician at IDEXX Laboratories and Nuclear Medicine Sales Executive at Bartec Technologies.**

*90% of graduates from this subject area were in work or further study 15 months after graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes 21/22, UK Domiciled).

**LinkedIn and University of Huddersfield

90% Graduates employed*