Biochemistry (with an industrial placement year) BSc (Hons)

at University of Sussex

Year 1

Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn teaching

• Academic Skills in Life Sciences

• Human Physiology

• Introduction to Organic Chemistry

• Molecular Biology

Spring teaching

• Biological Chemistry

• Cell Biology

• Introduction to Metabolism and Pharmacology

• Research Methods in Biochemistry

Year 2 

Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn teaching

• Cell Regulation and Cancer

• Genetics and Genomics

• Principles of Neuronal Function and Dysfunction

• Structural Basis of Biological Function

Spring teaching

• Applications of Organic and Bioinorganic Chemistry

• Clinical Biochemistry

• Combating Disease

• Experimental Biochemistry

Year 3

Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn teaching

• Regulating Gene Expression

International Baccalaureate

Typical offer    

30 points overall from the full IB Diploma.

Subjects    

Higher Levels must include Chemistry, with a grade of at least 5.

European Baccalaureate

Typical offer    

Overall result of at least 75% 

Additional requirements    

• Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential (normally with a final grade of at least 8.0).

• Also you should have a good level of Mathematics.

Other international qualifications

Typical offer    

Standard XII results

• 80% from ISC Indian School certificate of Education (CISCE)  

• 80% from SSC All India Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE)

• 80% HSC Higher Secondary Certificate ( Maharashtra )

Additional requirements    

• Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.

• You must also have a good level of Mathematics.

• Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

English language requirements

• IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component

Home students: £9,250 per year

Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £9,250 per year

International students: £22,500 per year

Studying Biochemistry at Sussex prepares you for a range of careers – not just in science.

You’ll become skilled in numerical and data analysis, problem-solving and laboratory work. Transferable skills such as time management, communication and analytical skills are embedded in the modules throughout your course.

You can use your Biochemistry degree to work in areas including:

• energy, environment and health

• research and universities

• the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.