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Course Overview

Biochemistry is the molecular basis of life. It applies chemical principles to some of the most exciting problems in the life sciences industry, explains how drugs work, helps us understand what goes wrong in diseases, and enables ‘genetic engineering‘. Consequently, the subject is essential to drug discovery, biotechnology and biomedical research.

Biochemists investigate the structures, functions, and biological roles of molecules involved in metabolism, cell signaling and the transmission of genetic information.

Students will explore the relevant analytical principles and techniques, and apply these in a research setting. You will understand collation, quantitative analysis and interpretation of experimental data, and the ability to problem-solve. Additional skills such as; personal and team skills, data management, presentation skills, career management planning and applying your degree in the workplace will also be covered.

Entry Requirement 

A Level Requirements:
BBB including Chemistry and Biology + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4
OR ABB including Chemistry and at least one from Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Biology grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.

Where A-level Biology, Mathematics or Physics are not offered, A-levels in three other subjects including Chemistry and AS-level Biology would be considered.

Irish Leaving Certificate Requirements:
H3H3H3H3H4H4/H3H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in Chemistry and Biology + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics OR H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in Chemistry and at least one from Mathematics or Physics + Ordinary Level grade O4 in Biology + if not offered at Higher Level then grade O4 in Mathematics.

Access Course:
Successful completion of Access Course with an average of 80% with no less than 70% in any module normally including two Chemistry modules (Level 3) and one Biology module (Level 3). GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or equivalent in Access Course.

International Baccalaureate Diploma:
32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level including Chemistry and Biology + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 OR 33 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level including Chemistry and Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Biology grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.

English Language Requirements:

An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each test component or an equivalent acceptable qualification.

If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this degree program, INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for admission to this degree.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be offering Academic English and Pre-sessional courses online only from June to September 2020.

  • Academic English: an intensive English language and study skills course for successful university study at degree level.
  • Pre-sessional English: a short intensive academic English course for students starting a degree program at Queen's University Belfast and who need to improve their English.

Fees

Course and Level of Study 2021/22 (£ GBP) 2021/22 ($ US Dollars)*
FR1 (Classroom) 17400 23200
FR2 (Laboratory) 21400 28533
FR3 (Pre-clinical) /FR4 (Clinical) 32200** 56267

This information was accurate on : 07/01/2021
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