Explore the molecular processes within and related to living organisms. This is a laboratory-based science.
Combine your interests in biology and chemistry by applying chemical knowledge and techniques to study biological processes. You’ll learn what’s happening inside cells, how they communicate with each other, and use this to predict how molecules will interact.
In year one you’ll gain a broad grounding in biosciences to help work out where your interests lie. Then from year two, you'll choose optional units in specific areas, such as developmental biology, genomics, neuroscience, cancer biology and microbiology.
The MBiochem provides you with the same core skills and knowledge as the BSc but with greater exposure to research and advanced practical techniques. You’ll study master's-level units and carry out a major research project, giving you ideal preparation for postgraduate study or a career in research.
In your final year, you’ll carry out your own research project, giving you first-hand experience as a researcher and the opportunity to contribute to the leading research of our academics. We have world-leading research centres, covering areas including evolution and mathematical biology.
You'll be exposed to a wide variety of opportunities to develop transferable professional skills, including problem-solving, IT, communications, time management, research and analysis, and team working. We aim for our graduates to be adaptable and creative problem solvers, ready for a career in an ever-changing world.
You’ll spend time learning practical scientific techniques in our well-equipped teaching labs. You’ll also have access to a computer lab for bioinformatics. In the final year, you'll have the opportunity to work in our state-of-the-art research labs and with some of the broad range of biological materials used in our research.
Find out more about where you'll be studying with our biosciences undergraduate facilities tour led by three of our students.
You'll graduate with the knowledge and skills to be part of the next generation of scientists, helping make you highly sought after by employers. You'll also be well equipped to apply the skills you've gained in a range of other careers such as business, management or marketing or even go on to further study, such as a master’s or PhD. Biological sciences at Bath is ranked 6th for graduate prospects in the Complete University Guide 2024.
Examples of recent employers include:
Find out more about what our biology graduates go on to do, what our biochemistry graduates go on to do and what our biomedical sciences graduates go on to do.
You can find out more about studying a biosciences degree at Bath by visiting our Biosciences Virtual Experience page to watch videos and read case studies from staff and students in the Department.
Before you apply for a course, please check the website for the most recently published course detail.
We understand that you will want to know more about the shape of the academic year. We work hard and plan for different scenarios, to be able to welcome you to the University of Bath at the start of each semester.
This course lasts 4 years. It starts in September 2025 and ends in 2029. Welcome week starts on 22 September 2025.
Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
At Bath, our courses are made up of units of study. Compulsory units cover core concepts that you'll need to understand as part of your degree programme. Some of our courses also offer the opportunity for you to study optional units. These allow you to specialise in particular areas of knowledge that interest you.
As an undergraduate, you will be expected to take 120 credits (60 ECTS credits) in each academic year. Credits are usually split evenly across your two semesters of study. 120 credits (60 ECTS credits) are the equivalent of 1,200 notional hours of study; this includes contact time with staff and your own independent learning.
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We also offer this course with a professional placement where you can take advantage of our excellent links with industry and leading research institutions. It's a great way to gain valuable experience to add to your CV, try out a possible career path and even earn some money or experience a new culture.
You’ll be taught and assessed by a variety of methods and it will vary between units. These methods are designed to promote in-depth learning and understanding of the subject.
These lists are to give you an idea of some, but not all, of the learning and assessment methods used on this course. They are not exhaustive lists and methods are subject to change.
Timetabled contact hours, which may be made up of lectures, seminars, tutorials and laboratory classes, vary throughout your course and between courses but are typically between 10 and 18 hours a week in your first year.
Our teaching for this course is delivered through in-person learning on campus, supported by high quality online provision. The significant majority of contact hours over the duration of your course will be in person, and this will be enhanced by some online delivery which will constitute a smaller proportion of these contact hours, depending on your programme of study, year of study and chosen optional units. This may be supplemented by additional activities such as a small number of online learning sessions (not live), skills development sessions, and personal tutorials.
The amount of timetabled sessions on campus in later years may vary based on the options you choose, with a greater emphasis on independent learning. Project and dissertation units will generally have fewer scheduled sessions to allow you time for your independent work – this may also mean the number of hours of timetabled sessions each week will vary within a year.
In addition to timetabled contact hours, you are expected to undertake independent learning and assessment activities. Typically, this might be around 17 – 30 hours per week in your first year, and include individual research, reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, preparing course working assignments, presentations, or revising for exams. After your first year, the emphasis on independent learning becomes greater, for example in a final year project.
You will be assessed by a range of methods designed to develop and test your skills and knowledge. These will include examinations, essays, reports, data analysis and presentations. Around 20 to 30% of your degree result will be assessed through examination and around 70 to 80% will be assessed through coursework, depending upon which optional units you take in Years 2 and 3.
The balance of assessment methods will vary throughout your degree and depending upon which options you undertake. In your final year you will be expected to complete a project. You will primarily be assessed as an individual but may also be assessed as part of a group.
We can make reasonable adjustments to assessment procedures for students with disabilities, take a look at our Disability Service’s pages for information.
Our courses have been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for several years. The RSB conducts a reaccreditation exercise every few years or when we make changes to the course. We are currently going through this reaccreditation process and are awaiting the outcome of this evaluation.
As well as being recognised as a higher academic qualification, a number of our degrees are also accredited by professional bodies in the United Kingdom. An accredited degree may entitle you to work in a specific profession within the UK, and abroad (where there are reciprocating arrangements with professional bodies in other countries).
The requirements to practise a profession vary from country to country. If you wish to practise your profession outside the United Kingdom, you are advised to confirm that the UK professional qualification you seek is valid in the country in which you are intending to work.
‘You'll undertake an extended project lasting the whole academic year.’
Your application, especially your personal statement, should demonstrate your enthusiasm for studying biochemistry. This might include relevant reading, voluntary or work experience, areas of interest from your current studies or other relevant extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.
You will need a strong performance in both Biology and Chemistry as part of your entry qualifications.
We know that the context in which you are studying can have an impact on your ability to perform your best in exams and coursework, or limit which subjects or qualifications you are able to study at your school or college. We consider any application based on its merits, including your background and circumstances, including through:
AAB in three A levels including A in Biology and A in Chemistry
Read more about our approach to A levels and AS levels.
We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level. Read more about our approach to this qualification.
BBB or ABC in three A levels including B in Biology and B in Chemistry.
Our contextual offers were updated in October 2024 for September 2025 entry.
We seek to foster an outstanding and inclusive community at Bath. As part of that, we make reduced contextual offers to applicants from backgrounds who have historically been less likely to join us.
Find out if you may be eligible for a contextual offer.
Contextual offers are automatic - if you receive an offer and meet our eligibility criteria, you will receive the contextual offer instead of our typical or alternative offers.
We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level. Read more about our approach to this qualification.
We know that you may have study beyond three A levels that will help prepare you for your degree. If you are not eligible for a contextual offer, we recognise these studies through our alternative offers.
ABB in three A levels including Biology and Chemistry with A in Biology or Chemistry plus one of:
The Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales is not accepted in place of an A level for these offers. If you are studying three A levels and this qualification you are eligible for an alternative offer:
ABBB in three A levels including Biology and Chemistry and the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales with A in Biology or Chemistry
If you receive an offer, you will receive each alternative offer you qualify for alongside the typical offer. You only need to meet one of these sets of conditions to meet your offer overall.
36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Biology and 6 in Chemistry.
Read more about how we consider the IB Diploma.
Chemistry is required at Higher Level.
If you are not studying Biology at Higher Level and you are taking it at Standard Level we may be able to consider you. In this case the typical offer is 36 points with 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Chemistry plus 7 in Standard Level Biology.
We consider applicants studying the IBCP on a case-by-case basis based on the individual IB certificates and vocational qualifications you study within the programme. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.
Read more about how we consider IB Certificates and common vocational qualifications.
To be considered for this course you will need to study Chemistry at Higher Level.
Your IB courses and vocational study must include sufficient Biology content.
If you are studying IB subjects as part of the IB Diploma, you will usually need to complete the full diploma programme to be considered.
If you do not follow the IB Diploma programme, we can consider stand-alone IB Higher Level Certificates either on their own or combined with other qualifications. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.
Read more about how we consider IB Certificates.
To be considered for this course you will need to study Chemistry at Higher Level. Your IB courses and vocational study must include sufficient Biology content.
35 points overall and 5, 5, 5 or 6, 5, 4 in three Higher Level subjects including 5 in Biology and 5 in Chemistry.
Our contextual offers were updated in October 2024 for September 2025 entry.
We seek to foster an outstanding and inclusive community at Bath. As part of that, we make reduced contextual offers to applicants from backgrounds who have historically been less likely to join us.
Find out if you may be eligible for a contextual offer.
Contextual offers are automatic - if you receive an offer and meet our eligibility criteria, you will receive the contextual offer instead of our typical or alternative offers.
You must study Biology and Chemistry at Higher Level to be eligible for a contextual offer for this course.
DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF).
We are able to consider the above qualifications in Applied Science. It is important that you are covering enough of our essential optional units to make sure that you have sufficient Biology and Chemistry preparation for our course. You will need to have studied a minimum of one Chemistry unit (from units 14, 18 or 19) and one Biology unit (from units 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12). We prefer applicants to be studying more than one unit of each; however, we do consider on a case-by case basis.
You must also have achieved a grade 6 or B in GCSE Mathematics.
Suitable applicants progressing via this route will be invited to interview as part of the admissions process.
Read more about our approach to Extended Diplomas.
We accept Level 3 Diplomas and Extended Certificates alongside A levels or in combination with each other. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.
Read more about how we consider BTEC Diplomas and Extended Certificates.
Your combination of qualifications must include sufficient Biology and Chemistry content.
T levels are not considered suitable preparation for this degree programme and are therefore not accepted for entry. If you require advice on how you may academically prepare to study this degree or present with a mix of qualifications, you should contact our Admissions Progression Team at admissions-progression@bath.ac.uk.
AB in two Advanced Highers including Biology and Chemistry.
We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAAAB in their Highers.
Read more about how we consider Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers
A pass in the Access to HE Diploma (in Science or Science and Engineering), with at least 33 credits achieved at Distinction and 6 credits achieved at Merit or above. This must include at least 30 credits achieved at Distinction from STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) units, of which at least 9 credits must be from Biology units and 9 credits must be from Chemistry units (excluding Biochemistry).
Combinations of qualifications
We accept a range of other qualifications offered in UK, as well as combinations of typically studied qualifications (such as A levels and BTECs). You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.
Read more about how we consider UK qualifications.
To be considered for this course, your combination of qualifications must include A level Biology and Chemistry (or equivalent).
You can contact us at admissions@bath.ac.uk for more advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
A weighted average mark of 10 with 10 in Biology A and Chemistry A.
If you sit written and oral examinations in a subject, you must achieve the required grades in both.
We may be able to consider your application if you are taking the Højere Handelseksamen (HHX), Højere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX), Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF). Please contact us to discuss our requirements.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
19 in the Apolytirion plus AB in A level Biology and Chemistry.
We cannot accept the Apolytirion unless it is studied alongside A levels. We do not accept Pan Hellenic examinations in place of an A level.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
85, 85, 80 in three extended subjects including 85 in Biology and Chemistry.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept this curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
We are reviewing our typical requirements for this qualification for this course and will publish new information soon.
If you have any questions, please contact us at admissions@bath.ac.uk.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept this curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' section.
We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3 in six subjects from the Irish Leaving Certificate with H1, H2 in Biology and Chemistry.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
5.5 overall with 5.8 in Advanced Chemistry and Biology including at least one of these subjects in a state matriculation exam.
Any subject in your offer in which you do not take a state matriculation exam must be studied in your final year of school.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
5, 5, 4 in three Advanced Placement Tests including 5 in Biology and Chemistry.
We accept no more than one Calculus AP as one of these subjects. AP Seminar and AP Research are not accepted as one of these AP subjects.
We assess applications from students taking AP examinations on an individual basis.
When assessing your application, we will also be looking for evidence of a high academic standard across a breadth of study, for example through additional AP Tests, your wider school curriculum and SAT or ACT scores if you have taken them.
If you would like advice about your own set of qualifications, please email admissions@bath.ac.uk
If you are unable to take the Advanced Placement tests required above, we may be able to consider your application if you can demonstrate a high level of academic achievement through honours, dual enrolment or equivalent ‘advanced’ level classes on a case-by-case basis. Typically, we would be looking for one honours, dual enrolment or equivalent ‘advanced’ level class in place of each Advanced Placement test. If you do not have Advanced Placement tests in Biology and Chemistry, we may be able to consider honours, dual enrolment or equivalent ‘advanced’ level classes in these subjects.
When assessing your application, we will also be looking for evidence of a high academic standard across a breadth of study, for example through your wider school curriculum and SAT or ACT scores if you have them.
Please send a copy of your high school transcript and details of any pending classes to admissions@bath.ac.uk if you would like to discuss your application.
3.2 GPA including sufficient credit in Biology and Chemistry
We consider applications from students with Associate Degrees on a case-by-case basis and will carefully review the content of the classes you have studied, particularly in Biology and Chemistry. We will be looking for a high standard across a breadth of academic study and for you to have studied sufficient credit with high grades in Biology and Chemistry to be suitably prepared to enter this course.
Please email admissions@bath.ac.uk with a copy of your university and high school transcripts and details of any pending classes if you would like to discuss your application.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept, or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies, you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
We accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
8.75 overall with 90, 90, 85 in three state exams including 90 in Biology and Chemistry.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of this qualification alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept this curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' section.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept, or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies, you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
We accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
77666 in five subjects with 82% in Life Sciences and Physical Sciences.
We do not accept Life Orientation as one of these five subjects. You will also need a minimum of 3 in Mathematics (not Mathematical Literacy).
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept this curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' section.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept, or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies, you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
We accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
An average of 80% across four subjects with 85% and 80% in Biology and Chemistry. The 85% can be in either subject.
We do not accept Physical Education as one of these four subjects. Other subjects with a less academic focus may also be excluded. Please email admissions@bath.ac.uk if you would like to discuss your subject choices.
These requirements are for the CBSE and CISCE boards. Please contact us if you are taking this qualification with a different board.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept this curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' section.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept, or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies, you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
We accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of this qualification alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept this curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' section.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept, or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies, you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
We accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
83% average across 5 or 6 grade 12 subjects including 88% in Biology and Chemistry
The number of grade 12 subjects we require will depend on your province or territory. Subjects with a less academic focus may be excluded.
83% average in a pre-university programme with 88% in all Biology and Chemistry courses
We accept the following pre-university programmes, depending on the Biology and Chemistry courses you have taken: Arts and Sciences; Science
We accept this curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' section.
We accept the IB Diploma and our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section. If you are studying a mixture of IB courses and College Board qualifications please contact us for advice.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept, or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies, you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
We accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
Pass with A in Biology 1 and 2 and A in Chemistry 1 and 2 plus A in a further 400 credits and B in a further 1200 credits.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
8.8 overall with 9.0, 9.0, 8.5 in three subjects including 9.0 in Biology and Chemistry.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
1.6 overall with 13 in Biology and Chemistry.
The required grades in Biology and Chemistry must be achieved in your final examinations if you take them. If you do not take one of these subjects in your final examinations, you will need an average grade across 4 semesters in it.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of these qualifications alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept this curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' section.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept, or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies, you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
We accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
5, 5 in Biology and Chemistry plus either 4 in a third elective subject or 4 in core Mathematics.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept this curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' section.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept, or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies, you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
We accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
13 overall with 15, 14 in Biology & Earth Sciences and Physics/Chemistry as speciality subjects in the final year
12 overall with 15, 14 in Biology & Earth Sciences and Physics/Chemistry as speciality subjects in the final year
By speciality subjects, we mean the subjects studied as 'enseignements de spécialités' as part of the General Baccalaureate. The grade we require is the grade awarded in the speciality subject from the written examinations taken in your final year.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
80% and 75% in Higher Biology and Chemistry plus 5, 5, 4 in three Standard subjects.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of this qualification alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept this curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' section.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept, or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies, you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
We accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
18 in the Apolytirion plus AB in two A levels including Biology and Chemistry.
We can often consider applications from students taking the Apolytirion in public schools in Cyprus without any additional A levels. This will depend on your subject stream and the advanced level subjects you are taking. Please email admissions@bath.ac.uk to find out more about our requirements.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
AAB in three subjects including A in Biology and Chemistry.
We do not accept General Studies as one of these three subjects. We do not accept grade A- in place of grade A or grade B- in place of grade B.
CGPA of 3.3 in the science stream.
Diplomas are accepted case-by-case depending on your profile. Please contact us for further advice.
A2 in 6 subjects including Biology and Chemistry.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept this curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' section.
We accept this programme for direct entry and our requirements are the same as for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. These are listed in the 'Canada' section.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept, or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies, you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
We accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
AAB in three H2 level subjects including A in Biology and Chemistry.
3.3 overall in either Biotechnology or Biomedical Science with a minimum B+ in Biology and Chemistry.
We are unable to consider applications for entry into year 2 with a Polytechnic Diploma for this degree.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept this curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' section.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept, or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies, you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
We accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
A score of 8.3 overall with 9 in Biology and Chemistry in the final year.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept this curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' section.
We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
Level 3 Diploma achieved with Merit including Level 3 Biology and Chemistry with 14 credits at Excellence (E) and one other Level 3 subject with 14 credits at Merit (M).
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept, or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies, you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
We accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
An average of 4 in the common core subjects and an average of 4.6 across six optional programme courses including 5 in Biology 1 and 2 and 5 in Chemistry 1 and 2.
These requirements are for the Specialisation in General Studies programme. Please contact us if you are taking a different programme
We consider your grades in final assessment for each subject, or in examinations where you do not have a final assessment for that subject.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
CGPA of 75% with 85%, 80% in Biology and Chemistry from the final year. The 85% can be in either Biology or Chemistry.
We accept this curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of these qualifications alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies you may wish to consider a Foundation Year or if you are located here in the UK, explore the qualifications that may be available to you.
Please contact us for further advice on admissions@bath.ac.uk
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
We are reviewing our typical requirements for these qualifications for this course and will publish new information soon.
If you have any questions, please contact us at admissions@bath.ac.uk.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept this curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' section.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept, or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies, you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
We accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of this qualification alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept this curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' section.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept, or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies, you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
We accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
Due to the variety, structure and grading of these qualifications, applications are welcomed from students with these qualifications but we consider them on on a case-by-case basis. If you are interested in applying, please contact us on admissions@bath.ac.uk for further advice. Please provide copies of your school reports within your email for our consideration.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
An overall average of 17.5 with 18, 18, 17 in three subjects including 18 in Biology and Chemistry.
Your subject grades will be taken as an average of your school results and external exams where relevant.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept the European Baccalaureate and our entry requirements are listed under the 'European Baccalaureate' section.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
84% overall with 9.0 and 8.5 in Biology (4 periods) and Chemistry (4 periods).
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of this qualification alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
We accept this curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' section.
We accept the Indian 12th Standard and our entry requirements are listed under the 'India' section.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept, or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies, you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
We accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of this qualification alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.
We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.
If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept, or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies, you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.
We accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:
Fees and funding information for Biochemistry MBiochem (Hons)
Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on whether you are a Home or Overseas student.
Learn how we decide fee statusFee information is not yet available for this course. Tuition fees are liable to increase annually for all University of Bath students.
If you are studying an undergraduate course, you may be able to take out a loan for your tuition fees and living costs.
Read more about tuition fee loansYou could be considered for a bursary or scholarship to help you study at Bath. This is in addition to your student loan and you do not have to pay it back.
Read more about bursaries and scholarshipsYou can pay your tuition fees by Direct Debit, debit card, credit card or bank transfer. You may also be eligible for a student loan to help you pay your fees.
Read more about your payment optionsYou will need to budget at least £100 for the cost of photocopying, printing and binding. You will also need to budget for the cost of textbooks.
Some courses involve visits away from campus and you may be required to pay some or all of the costs of travel, accommodation and food and drink.
If you’re on a placement, you’re responsible for your own travel, accommodation and living costs. You should also consider the financial implications if you go on an unpaid or overseas placement. If you are thinking about studying or working abroad as part of your course, you may have to prove that you have a certain amount of money in your bank account to get a visa. Please read the information about [planning your finances for your placement year](If you’re on a placement, you’re responsible for your own travel, accommodation and living costs. You should also consider the financial implications if you go on an unpaid or overseas placement. If you are thinking about studying or working abroad as part of your course, you may have to prove that you have a certain amount of money in your bank account to get a visa. Please read the information about planning your finances for your placement year which includes potential sources of funding, travel insurance, and visas.
We will usually assess you based on your UCAS application. If you are studying certain qualifications, such as a Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma, you will be invited to attend an interview as part of our selection process.
Very exceptionally we may invite you to an interview if you have circumstances we cannot assess from an application alone.
Our interview page gives more information on what you should expect from an interview.
Learn more about living and studying at Bath
Visit our undergraduate virtual experienceExploring key biochemical pathways, you will study eukaryotic cells at the metabolic level and some differences between these and prokaryotes. To understand these pathways, you will cover the structures, functions and regulation of proteins, primarily enzymes, that are the main workhorses of cells. Your studies of eukaryotes will also cover the control and integration of pathways to enable homeostasis in multicellular organisms, principally humans.
You will be introduced to fundamental aspects of how eukaryotic cells function; you will explore comparisons with other domains of life. The diversity, structure, organisation, communication, regulation and energy acquisition of cells will be explained, and you will gain an appreciation of how cells acquire specialist functions, organise into tissues and develop into multicellular organisms. You will become familiar with methodologies commonly used to study cells and their functions.
Through a combination of lectures, small group workshops,and individual and group assessments, you will become familiar with and practised in,a range of key academic skills necessary for both your studies and future careers. These include: effective study skills, scientific communication (data, written and oral presentations), literature searching, referencing and citation, numeracy, an introduction to computer programs, general scientific principles and a careers perspective.
You will be provided with a broad introduction to key concepts and terminology related to aspects of genetics and genomics: from the structure and organization of DNA to the laws of inheritance. The material covered in this unit will aid your understanding of the function of different components of the genome, how genetic information encodes proteins and characteristics of an organism. You will also gain an understanding of the basis of genetic diseases.
This unit provides an introduction to the chemical mechanisms that govern biological systems. Through lectures and workshops you will develop an understanding of the fundamental organic, inorganic and physical processes underpinning biochemistry.
You will develop research skills that you will use throughout your academic studies and beyond. Through practice in project-based approaches you will become familiar with basic laboratory techniques, and the practical application of these in the molecular biosciences.
Through a combination of lectures, small group tutorials, individual and group assessments, you will review and extend a range of key academic skills necessary for both your studies and careers. These include research integrity and professional practice principles, biological numerical data analysis and presentation, statistical design, citation software, practical molecular biology skills, scientific communication, bioinformatics, computer programming, critical thinking, and career planning.
You will develop an appreciation of how cells can sense their environment and respond appropriately. Reception of signals, second messengers, activation, inhibition and feedback mechanisms controlling numerous signalling pathways will be covered. You will explore the integration/crosstalk between pathways. You will learn about multiple processes that can be regulated in response to cell signalling, such as cell division, cytoskeletal rearrangement, cell adhesion and cell death.
You will be introduced to more advanced molecular concepts in biochemistry. Core principles in physical, organic and inorganic chemistry will be applied to key examples, primarily from proteins, notably enzymes, also other key biomolecular systems. You will consider the application of these principles in the development and design of biocatalysts and medicines. Advanced experimental/computational approaches will illustrate molecular biochemistry as an applied discipline.
You will gain an understanding of how modern biochemical and biophysical techniques are used to study macromolecular structure and function, studies that underpin much of modern biochemistry. Supported by workshops and practical experience, you will develop an understanding of methods for protein characterisation and macromolecular structure determination, and an appreciation of their strengths and limitations.
During this year you take 20 credits of optional units. The optional units include 10-credit year-long units in gene regulation, genomics, infection and immunity, neuroscience and cancer biology, and a pair of 5-credit units in plant sciences.
This unit will prepare you for Master’s level research.
You will gain an understanding of the process of experimental research from conception to publication.
You will formulate hypotheses and propose experimental plans to test them.
You will plan, conduct, analyse and report an experiment.
You will acquire an understanding of the theory and practice of advanced equipment and experimental techniques.
You will develop the professional skills needed to formulate and test a scientific hypothesis. You will analyse and evaluate published literature and other sources to test your hypothesis. You will plan for the experimental investigation of the hypothesis, including control experiments, and statistical and ethical considerations. You will produce a written report on your hypothesis and experimental plan using your academic writing skills to propose, support and justify the proposal.
You will develop a detailed understanding of the life cycle of proteins at a molecular level from their synthesis, by ribosomes, through the processes involved in their three-dimensional folding and the relationship between protein structure and function, and finally, the mechanisms involved in protein degradation.
You will conduct a bioinformatical analysis of a family of proteins involved in the process of protein synthesis.
In the penultimate year you choose 35 credits of optional units. You must take one 5-credit option from grand challenge, science communication or ethics and 10 credits of current topics. Within the current topics you explore areas of biosciences through your own presentations and discussions. These options are each guided by a member of staff, but you will have greater scope to focus on what interests you most.
You select the remaining 20 credits from a choice of lecture units, some of which follow from the Year 2 units, or you can broaden your experience. Follow on units include development, infectious disease, and neuroscience. The other units include entrepreneurial biotechnology, several pharmacology units, business strategy, and science education.
By planning and conducting a research project to test a hypothesis, you will develop the skills needed to undertake an in-depth scientific investigation in the biosciences at the level of advanced research under the supervision of an academic.
You will develop skills in project management, experimental design, and the analysis and interpretation of scientific data.
You will advance your report writing and communication skills.
This unit aims to prepare you for advanced level research in areas relating to either modern biochemistry, biomedical sciences or biological sciences, and equip you with the skills required for key positions in the biosciences.
You will advance your skills in critically evaluating, analysing and disseminating new information at the forefront of scientific research.
