Your questions answered ...
Accommodation in Birmingham SPONSORED
All-inclusive Student Living at true Birmingham
Gym, study zones, social spaces & premium bedrooms
On the city’s doorstep with easy access to uni
SPONSORED
Biochemistry BSc Hons
BSc Biochemistry with Study in Continental Europe offers an unparalleled blend of molecular biology, advanced research, and a transformative year abroad, mastering both science and a new language. Spending
read moreAccommodation in Birmingham SPONSORED
All-inclusive Student Living at true Birmingham
Gym, study zones, social spaces & premium bedrooms
On the city’s doorstep with easy access to uni
SPONSORED
How do I apply and how easy is it to get in?
What you will need to do
Apply by 14 Jan
What you won’t need to do
Audition for a Place
Attend an interview
Submit a portfolio
Pass an entry test
Points of entry for Biochemistry BSc Hons
Year 1
Entry requirements for Biological Sciences and Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry at University of Birmingham
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
A,A,B
Required subjects for Biochemistry BSc Hons at University of Birmingham
To include A Level Chemistry and a second science: Biology, Human Biology, Mathematics (or Further Mathematics, or Statistics), Physics and one from French, German or Spanish
Specified subjects excluded for entry: General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Applied Science, Communication and Culture, Critical Studies, Global Perspectives, Science in Society and World Development.
Minimum of five GCSEs to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade 4/C, and grade 6/B in a relevant foreign language (French, German or Spanish).
Please note that this course is not suitable for native or bilingual speakers, as improved language skills is one of the main learning outcomes for the year in Europe. Overseas students who would like to spend part of their education in their native country could consider the course Biochemistry with Professional Placement BSc as an alternative, which would allow them to apply for placements outside the UK.
UCAS points for current students on Biological Sciences and Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry at University of Birmingham
What do you need to know about the cost of university in the UK?
Studying at university can be expensive. Read our default hints and tips to get the best value for the money.
How good is this course?
Most relevant Student Reviews for Biological Sciences at University of Birmingham
member9172940
15th January 26
Biological Sciences, BSc Hons FullTime
I enjoyed my lectures, and the teaching quality was good. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member12172812
14th January 26
Microbiology MSci, Msci Hons FullTime
The teaching quality is the standout. You are learning from active researchers who are experts in fields like antimicrobial resistance, so the content feels cutting-edge rather than just textbook-based. The facilities are also world-class; the Collaborative Teaching Laboratory (CTL) is modern and high-tech, making the practical sessions genuinely engaging. I also love the structure, moving from taught modules to a dedicated research project is the perfect way to build independence. The schedule is very demanding. You have full days mixing lectures, seminars, and labs, so you can't coast. However, while the workload is heavy, it effectively prepares you for a PhD or a career in the industry. A rigorous course that connects you with the forefront of science. If you are ready to work hard, the support and facilities make it worth it. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
rorodangerfield
14th January 26
Human Sciences, Msci Hons FullTime
Such a varied and fun course. You can choose from a large pool of modules and get to meet your tutor fortnitely. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member4164361
27th October 25
Microbiology MSci, Msci Hons FullTime
Great course has excellent job prospects read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member5159983
7th October 25
Biological Sciences, BSc Hons FullTime
Wide breadth of modules to enjoy read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member8147211
30th April 25
Biological Sciences, Msci Hons FullTime
I'd say my course in particular is great value for money, it's a four-year course with a professional placement and I earn an MSci in the end. Being able to spend a year earning money and gaining experience, which counts towards my degree grade, was a big reason why I chose the course. However, this does mean that it was more stressful compared to similar courses to complete, which I'm not sure actually offsets the money saved. Otherwise, the course content was interesting, obviously it is focused towards the research of the lecturers on the course, but as I enjoy Microbiology, this was a bonus for me. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member13133861
4th February 25
Biological Sciences, BSc Hons FullTime
The course is really interesting and well thought out. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member12118908
11th October 24
Human Sciences, Msci Hons FullTime
The course is very helpful in understanding various business aspects read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member6116540
29th September 24
Human Sciences, BSc Hons FullTime
I loved the course so much I stayed on at the university to do a postgraduate course. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member483763
6th April 23
Human Sciences, Msci Hons FullTime
The school has a good environment, with a train station and a bus stop close by, making it very convenient to travel, it has a good atmosphere for living and studying, the courses are more informative, the beauty is the scheduling of courses in different buildings at adjacent times (sometimes too far away). read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member775344
20th January 23
Human Sciences, Msci Hons FullTime
Nice nice nice nice nice verygood read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member1236960
7th April 19
Biological Sciences, BSc Hons FullTime
This course is absolutely fantastic, staff are brilliant and often funny, make lectures so interesting if the material isn't great enough already. Highly recommend, I don't meet many people who feel their course is worth 9k a year but to me, this course is worth every penny. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
Most relevant Student Reviews for Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry at University of Birmingham
member9168101
28th November 25
Biochemistry, Msci Hons FullTime
I love my course, very interesting with a good variety of modules and sub-topics read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member9161155
13th October 25
Biochemistry, BSc FullTime
My tutor wasn’t that friendly but it’s luck of the draw i guess read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member5117580
3rd October 24
Biochemistry, BSc Hons FullTime
I really enjoy my course and find the content really interesting and presented to me in a digestible manner - making it easier to understand and remember. It can lead to a variety of careers which makes it very useful and versatile. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member685008
26th April 23
Biochemistry, BSc Hons FullTime
Biochemistry is a very engaging subject. The content is fun and interesting and can be applied to a lot of real life scenarios. A lot of external Teaching material is given and most lectures are good at teaching rather than just reading from PowerPoints read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member1382104
23rd March 23
Biochemistry, Medical, BSc Hons FullTime
Great course. Very engaging and the lectures are interesting read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
17 aggregated reviews by students studying at University of Birmingham.
Are you a current student?
Share your student experience and write a review
Are you a current student?
Share your student experience and write a review