- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years full-time; 4 years inc. placement year
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Biological Sciences
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
Curious about the molecular processes that cause cancer and degenerative disease? Looking to play a part in developing revolutionary new drugs and disease treatments? This Medical Biochemistry course can help you realise your passions. Study with us and you could have the opportunity to make contributions in medical research, the pharmaceutical industry, and wider areas of healthcare. The top five job titles advertised in the UK for graduate roles associated with courses in this subject area are Laboratory Technicians, Biochemists, Laboratory Assistants, Medical Sales Representatives and Clinical Technologists.* *Lightcast data extracted from Graduate Career Explorer – job postings from Dec 2023 to Nov 2024 showing jobs advertised associated with a selection of relevant graduates. On this course, you’ll gain a firm foundational knowledge in the molecular and cellular aspects of biology and the principles of drug action. In addition to learning theory, you’ll gain practical hands-on experience in the labs in our new £18.2-million Applied Sciences facilities. Some of the core modules you’ll study on this course include:
Entry requirements
| A levels | BBC-BCC · Subjects: including a grade C in Chemistry, plus grade C in one of the following relevant Science subjects: Biology, Physics, Mathematics or… |
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| UCAS Tariff points | 104–112 UCAS points |
| T Levels | Merit |
| BTEC | DMM · BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma |
| Access to HE Diploma | with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above to include modules in relevant science subjects |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
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IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5
Fees
International students: £17,600
UK students: £9,535
UK/Home: £9,535
International: £17,600
Start dates
21 September 2026
Application deadline
28 June 2026
Campus
- University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, United Kingdom
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