Program Overview

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Introduction to Biochemistry BSc

The Biochemistry BSc program at University College London (UCL) is a three-year full-time undergraduate degree that explores the mechanisms and processes underlying all life on Earth. Students will work with globally recognized academics to build skills in rapidly evolving areas like bioinformatics and recombinant DNA technologies.

Program Details

Study Mode

• Full-time

Duration

• 3 academic years

Tuition Fees (2026/27)

• UK students: Ł9,790
• International students: Ł42,700

Program Start

• September 2026

Application Deadline

• 14 January 2026

UCAS Course Code

• C700

Entry Requirements

A Levels

• Grades: AAA
• Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics required
• GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at grade B or 6

Contextual Offer

• Grades: ABB
• Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics required with grade A in Chemistry
• GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at grade B or 6

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

• Points: 38
• Subjects: A total of 18 points in three higher-level subjects to include Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with no higher-level score below 5

Contextual Offer for IB Diploma

• Points: 34
• Subjects: A total of 16 points in three higher-level subjects including Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics with a score of 6 in Chemistry and no score below 5

UK Applicants Qualifications

For entry requirements with other UK qualifications accepted by UCL, the following are considered:

• Access to HE Diploma: Not acceptable for entrance to this program
• BTEC National Diploma: Not acceptable for entrance to this program
• Cambridge Pre-U: D3, D3, D3 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects, with Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics required
• Scottish Advanced Highers: A, A, A at Advanced Highers (or A, A at Advanced Higher and A, A, A at Higher), with Chemistry required at Advanced Higher and either Biology and Mathematics at Advanced Higher or Biology and Mathematics with one at Advanced Higher and the other at Higher
• T Levels: Not acceptable for entrance to this program
• UAL Extended Diploma: Not acceptable for entrance to this program

International Applications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.

Course Overview

The Biochemistry BSc program is designed to build expertise and forever change the understanding of the world around us by studying proteins and nucleic acids the machines that create life itself. Biochemistry is a rapidly evolving and impactful discipline with profound implications for interactions with all living organisms.

Teaching and Learning

In each year of the degree, students will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken.

Modules

The list of modules given is indicative and subject to change. Modules include:

• Basics for Molecular Biosciences
• Experimental Biochemistry
• Introduction to Microbiology
• Introduction to Genetics
• Cells and Development
• Chemistry for Biologists
• Research Project Foundations
• Metabolism and Its Regulation
• Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences
• Optional modules such as Introduction to Human Genetics, Comparative Cell Biology, and Introduction to Coding for Bioscience Research (Python)

Assessment

Progress and achievements will typically be assessed through a combination of examinations, coursework, practical work, tutorial work, and presentations.

Accessibility

The department will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities. Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble.

Fees and Funding

Fees for This Course

• UK students: Ł9,790 (2026/27)
• International students: Ł42,700 (2026/27)

Additional Costs

Students will need to purchase a lab coat and commonly available household ingredients for a home chemistry kit.

Funding Your Studies

Various funding options are available, including student loans, scholarships, and bursaries. UK students whose household income falls below a certain level may also be eligible for a non-repayable bursary or for certain scholarships.

Career Prospects

After graduating, students will be ready to pursue a wide range of private and public sector careers, including finance and accountancy, scientific consultancy, and data analysis positions, as well as jobs in public health and social policy, charity, and non-governmental organizations, education, and medicine. Previous graduates have gone on to work for organizations such as the Max Delbruck Institute, Beijing Genomics Institute (BGI Group), University of Cambridge, Deloitte, Lonza, and Cera Care.