Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Biochemistry (C700)

Biochemistry examines the structure and function of living organisms at the molecular level. It is an exciting and rapidly developing subject and the primary investigative science within biology and medicine. This three-year biochemistry degree includes core modules in biochemistry and chemistry combined with modules in related fields. Students can choose a pathway within the degree that will allow them to focus on biochemistry or with specialisation in genetics or biomedicine.

Lancaster University is ranked fourth in the UK for biosciences and fifth in the UK for chemistry in the Guardian University Guide 2020. The university is also ranked in the top ten in the UK for biological sciences and chemistry in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020.

In the first year, students will study a range of core modules designed to provide them with a broad overview of biology and chemistry and a good foundation in key modern biochemical concepts. Students will take three additional modules in their chosen pathway to maintain a focus on biochemistry and chemistry or have specialisation in either genetics or biomedicine. Throughout the degree, students can continue on their chosen pathway or they have the flexibility to change from the focused biochemistry pathway to those specialising in genetics or biomedicine.

In the second year, students will focus on a range of biochemistry modules, as well as some more practically oriented modules designed to equip them with the laboratory skills and knowledge required by a successful biochemist. The third year builds on each student's chosen pathway and may include options such as Innovation in the Biosciences (biochemistry or genetics pathways) and Neurobiology (biochemistry or biomedicine pathways).

• Minimum Level of Education Required: 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
• Min GPA: 75.0%
• English Proficiency Requirements:
  For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:
  • Min TOEFL iBT: 87 (Min Listening: 19.0, Min Reading: 19.0, Min Speaking: 19.0, Min Writing: 22.0)
  • Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Listening: 6.0, Min Reading: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0)
  • Min PTE overall: 58 (Min Listening: 50, Min Reading: 50, Min Speaking: 50, Min Writing: 50)
  Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.
  For conditional admission, you are required to provide English proficiency scores:
  • Min IELTS overall: 5.5 (Min Listening: 5, Min Reading: 5, Min Speaking: 5, Min Writing: 5)