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BSc Biochemistry with Study in Industry
Course overview
Course duration
4 year(s) full-time
Part-time study is not available for this course
Application method
Full-time: Entry by transfer
You can only transfer to this course after 1 year of study on BSc Biochemistry (UCAS code C700), BSC Biochemistry with Medical Biochemistry (C720) or BSC Biochemistry with Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (C790). You cannot apply as an external candidate.
Fees
£9,250 per year, home students
£29,000 per year, international students
More about tuition fees, living costs and financial support.
Location
You can enter this course by transferring from any of our other BSc Biochemistry courses following a selection process at the start of your second year.
In your third year you will undertake a full-time research placement in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries or at a research institute in the UK or overseas. Recent placements in the UK have included GSK, Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Proctor and Gamble. Overseas placements have included the University of the Basque Country, Kyushu University, the Max Planck Institute and De Duve Institute.
Placements are often paid and will give you experience working at an external research laboratory.
At the end of your placement you will write a report outlining the research you have undertaken, which will be assessed as part of your degree.
Course structure
Units may be subject to change; please check the programme catalogue via the 'course structure' link below for up-to-date information.
The Year in Industry placement happens between Year 2 and Year 3. We offer full support to help students identify opportunities and apply for positions.
Full details about the course structure and units for this course can be viewed in the programme catalogue.
Go to programme catalogueEntry requirements
A-level standard offer
Qualifications
This course is available by transfer only.
BSc Biochemistry entry requirement information.
International qualifications
The University of Bristol welcomes applications from international students, and we accept a wide range of qualifications for undergraduate and postgraduate study.
Search international qualificationsApplicants must also meet these requirements
GCSE profile requirements
Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you need to have one of the following:
- IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all skills
- GCSE English Language grade C or 4
- An alternative English Language Profile E qualification
Further information about English language requirements and profile levels
Selection process
- Transfer onto this course is through a selection process in your department or school when you are a registered student.
- Full information about our selection processes for this course:
- Regulations and codes of conduct we abide by to create a positive environment for learning and achievement:
