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Biochemistry (with Foundation Year) at University of Hull - UCAS

Course summary

Discover the chemistry behind the complexity of life on this flexible degree with multiple career options. You'll study the core principles of chemistry and biology, exploring the intriguing connection between them. Learn from renowned experts in industry-standard facilities, with the flexibility to customise your studies based on your interests. But you won’t just learn in the classroom. You’ll put your skills into practice through a mixture of lab work, practical assignments, and a placement programme linked to companies like Agilent, GSK, Reckitt and Smith & Nephew. The Foundation Year is an extra year of study at the start of your degree. Taught through a mix of formal study, discussion and practical experience it’s designed to boost your academic skills and knowledge, so you can transition to the full degree programme. Why study at Hull?

  • 100% employability: A perfect 100% of our graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating,¹ putting the hands-on skills they learned here to good use.
  • Learn from leading experts: Our researchers are tackling cancer and cardiovascular disease. We’re developing cutting-edge biomarker and medical imaging technologies in collaboration with colleagues worldwide.
  • Cutting-edge facilities: Apply your learning to the lab in our Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Research Centre, Mass Spectrometry and Elemental Analysis laboratories.
Where could this take me? On this course, you’ll develop the analytical and lab skills bioscience, biotech and pharmaceutical industry employers look for. You’ll gain specialist skills that suit your interests and broad experience in areas like problem-solving and collaboration. You’ll graduate thinking and working like a scientist, ready to take on the role of your choice. ¹ (Biochemistry) UK domicile full-time first degree leavers; Higher Education Graduate Outcomes statistics, for the academic year 2020/21, published by HESA June 2023.

Modules

Core modules include: Microbiology Cells and Organelles Organic and Analytical Chemistry Molecular Biology and Genetics Metabolism Genetic Analysis Molecular Evolution and Genomics Biological Basis of Disease Pharmacology and Diagnostics Optional modules include: Bacterial Genome Sequencing Advanced Biochemistry Sensory Physiology of Animals Cancer Biology Animal Welfare and Ethics Human Genetics Foundation Year modules: Preparing for Learning in Higher Education Introduction to Biology 1 Introduction to Chemistry Introduction to Data Analysis Group Challenge (Sciences) Foundation Maths Skills

Assessment method

You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree. Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests. Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work. Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
C703
Institution code:
H72
Campus name:
The University of Hull
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

The foundation year is designed for applicants whose qualifications and experience do not allow direct entry to the undergraduate degree. We expect applicants to demonstrate an experience of a related subject and an aptitude for academic work which may be determined by an essay and/or interview alongside the application. For applicants with Level 3 qualifications, we will usually require a minimum of 80 points.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6This course requires IELTS 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each skill. For other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University please visit www.hull.ac.uk
Institution's Own Test60% overall (with minimum 55% in each skill)

Please click below for a list of the English language qualifications we accept.

https://www.hull.ac.uk/Choose-Hull/Study-at-Hull/Admissions/English-language-requirements.aspx


Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
50%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
International £19500 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Biochemistry (with Foundation Year) at University of Hull - UCAS