Program Overview

Direct entry to second year Biochemistry MBiochem (Hons) 2025 entry

Overview

It is possible for students applying for the MBiochem in Biochemistry to enter directly into the second year of study, meaning you will complete your degree in four years instead of five.

Entry Requirements

SQA Advanced Highers and Highers

• Advanced Highers: AB, including Biology or Human Biology and Chemistry.
• Highers: AAAB, including Biology and Chemistry.

GCE A-Levels

• Standard entry grades: AAA, including Biology and Chemistry.

IB points

• Standard entry grades: 38 (HL 6,6,6), including HL6 in Biology and HL6 in Chemistry.

General Entry Requirements

All applicants must have attained the following qualifications, or equivalent, in addition to the specific entry requirements for individual programmes.

SQA qualifications

• SQA National 5 (B) in English and one SQA National 5 (B) from the following:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computing science
  • Geography
  • Applications of Mathematics
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Psychology.

GCSE qualifications

• GCSE (5) in English language or English literature, and one GCSE (5) from the following:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computing Science
  • Geography
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Psychology.

Do I need to have studied this subject before?

Students must have studied Biology (or Human Biology) and Chemistry at SQA Advanced Highers, GCE A-Level or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates offering strong science qualifications over and above the stated minimum requirements.

International Applicants

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide an English language test score to evidence your English language ability.

Careers

Graduates with a degree in a biology-related subject are in high demand and are keenly sought after by institutions including the government, universities, research centres and major companies. Those who take an Integrated Masters degree receive advanced research training and are prepared for a career within the scientific sector.

Biochemistry graduates have gone on to find success in a wide variety of careers including:

• Researchers in academia and the pharmaceutical, biomedical industries
• Researchers and advisers in government
• Journalists
• Advisers, researchers and managers in the National Health Service (NHS)
• Management consultants
• Marketing and advertising experts

Course Details

• UCAS code: C701
• Start date: September 2025
• End date: September 2029
• Duration: Four years full time
• School: School of Biology

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