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Biochemistry and Biotechnology (with Foundation Year) BSc Hons

Biological Sciences and Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry at

University of East London (UEL)

STUDY MODE

Full-Time

LENGTH

4 years course

LOCATION

Stratford Campus

PLACEMENT YEAR

Not Available

YEAR ABROAD

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FOUNDATION YEAR

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Biochemistry and Biotechnology (with Foundation Year) BSc Hons

UEL's BSc Biochemistry and Biotechnology course introduces you to one of the most rapidly evolving fields of science. We're one of the few UK universities offering biotechnology as part of a named BSc

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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 and Biotechnology (with Foundation Year) BSc Hons

Foundation

Entry requirements for Biological Sciences and Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry at University of East London (UEL)

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.
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Required subjects for Biochemistry and Biotechnology (with Foundation Year) BSc Hons at University of East London (UEL)

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UCAS points for current students on Biological Sciences and Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry at University of East London (UEL)

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Asked for: 64 UCAS Tariff points

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