Biochemistry BSc 36 months Undergraduate Program By The University of Sheffield |Top Universities
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Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

29,110 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

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Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This course lies at the core of modern bioscience, allowing you to investigate the structure and function of biological systems at the molecular level. You'll study proteins, enzymes, hormones and receptors and learn about the various ways that biochemistry can be applied to major challenges affecting humanity today, from how we feed a global population to healthy ageing and how new drugs are designed. All of our students take compulsory modules which will give you a specialist knowledge of biochemistry, whilst also introducing you to genetics, microbiology and molecular biology. As you progress through your degree and discover what you're passionate about, optional modules will allow you to explore your chosen subject in greater depth, specialise in one area, keep your interests broad or even switch to another degree programme within the molecular biosciences.

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This course lies at the core of modern bioscience, allowing you to investigate the structure and function of biological systems at the molecular level. You'll study proteins, enzymes, hormones and receptors and learn about the various ways that biochemistry can be applied to major challenges affecting humanity today, from how we feed a global population to healthy ageing and how new drugs are designed. All of our students take compulsory modules which will give you a specialist knowledge of biochemistry, whilst also introducing you to genetics, microbiology and molecular biology. As you progress through your degree and discover what you're passionate about, optional modules will allow you to explore your chosen subject in greater depth, specialise in one area, keep your interests broad or even switch to another degree programme within the molecular biosciences.

Admission requirements

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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

9,250 GBP
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International Students

29,110 GBP
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