BSc Biochemistry with Study in Industry
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Program Overview
BSc Biochemistry with Study in Industry
2026 entry
Course summary
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. We offer dedicated support to all students who are interested in pursuing an industrial placement, including help with identifying opportunities, preparing your application, CV writing, and practice interviews.
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, Proctor & Gamble, Merck, Eli Lilly, Syngenta, Immunocore, Randox, PsiOxus Therapeutics, ViiVHealthcare, Pirbright Institute, Wellcome Sanger Institute and Diamond Light Source. Overseas placements have included the University of the Basque Country, Paris Diderot University, European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), Kyushu University, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), the MaxPlanck Institute and De Duve Institute.
Placements are often paid and will give you valuable 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.
The rest of the degree course surrounding the industrial placement year will be the same as our standard programmes. Please see those individual course pages for information on the course content and teaching style.
Overview
Typical offer
Go to entry requirements for the full entry criteria and contextual offer eligibility.
Programme duration
4 year(s) full-time. Part-time study is not available for this course
Application method
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.
Location
Clifton campus, Placements
Fees
£9,535 per year, home students £32500 per year, international students More about tuition fees, living costs and financial support.
Fees quoted are for 2025 entry only. Fees for 2026 will be confirmed, subject to government approval, later in 2025.
Course structure
The year in Industry placement happens between years two and three. 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.
Entry requirements
We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. Below is a guide to the typical offers for this course.
International qualifications
The University of Bristol welcomes applications from international students, and we accept a wide range of qualifications for undergraduate and postgraduate study.
Qualifications
This course is available by transfer only. View the BSc Biochemistry entry requirements information.
Selection process
- Regulations and codes of conduct we abide by to create a positive environment for learning and achievement are found in the University admissions policies and procedures.
- If applying with extenuating circumstances please see our policy.
- Full information about our selection processes for Biochemistry with Study in Industry can be found in the Admissions Statement.
Applicants 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 qualification outlined in our Profile level E.
Further information about English language requirements and profile levels
Related courses
See a list of all Biochemistry degrees at Bristol, and find more information about the course, assessment and career prospects.