Program Overview

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Biochemistry BSc (Hons) - 2024/5

The Biochemistry BSc (Hons) programme is offered by the University of Surrey, with the University of Surrey serving as both the awarding body and teaching institute. This programme operates within the Framework of FHEQ Level 6.

Final Award and Programme/Pathway Title

The final award for this programme is BSc (Hons) Biochemistry.

Subsidiary Awards

Subsidiary awards available include:

• Ord Biosciences
• DipHE Biosciences
• CertHE Biosciences

Professional Recognition

This programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).

Modes of Study

The programme is available in two modes of study: | Route Code | Credits and ECTS Credits | | --- | --- | | Full-time | UCC10001, 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits | | Full-time with PTY | UCC10010, 480 credits and 240 ECTS credits |

QAA Subject Benchmark Statement

The QAA Subject Benchmark Statement applicable to this programme is Biosciences.

Other Internal and/or External Reference Points

Other reference points include the Biochemistry Society (United Kingdom).

Faculty and Department/School

The programme is offered by the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, School of Biosciences.

Programme Leader

The Programme Leader is BAILEY Sarah (Biosciences).

Date of Production/Revision of Spec

The programme specification was produced/revisioned on 13/11/2025.

Educational Aims of the Programme

The educational aims of the programme are:

• To provide a high-quality education in the various aspects of Biochemistry for students with diverse interests and career aspirations.
• To further the students' knowledge of the fundamental principles of Biochemistry and to develop a deeper knowledge in specific areas of the subject.
• To provide the appropriate environment to encourage the development of the students' interest in Biochemistry and to help them acquire appropriate intellectual, scientific, technical, and key transferable skills to promote self-directed and life-long learning.
• To provide opportunities for students to think creatively, both individually and within groups, in order to propose innovative solutions to a range of problems of a biological nature.

Programme Learning Outcomes

The programme learning outcomes are categorized into attributes developed, including:

• C - Cognitive/analytical
• K - Subject knowledge
• T - Transferable skills
• P - Professional/Practical skills

Programme Structure

The programme structure includes:

Full-time

• This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over three academic years, consisting of 360 credits.
• Possible exit awards include Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary), Diploma of Higher Education, and Certificate of Higher Education.

Full-time with PTY

• This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over four academic years, consisting of 480 credits.
• Possible exit awards include Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary), Diploma of Higher Education, and Certificate of Higher Education.

Modules

Modules are offered across different years and semesters, with compulsory and optional modules. The selection of modules varies by year and pathway (Full-time or Full-time with PTY).

Opportunities for Placements/Work-Related Learning/Collaborative Activity

Opportunities include:

• Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics
• Professional Training Year (PTY)

Other Information

Other information about the programme includes:

• Resourcefulness and resilience, with a robust and well-organised personal tutoring system.
• Global and cultural capabilities, with international mobility opportunities and a broad, balanced student population.
• Sustainability, with consideration of sustainable practices in the laboratory and alignment with relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Digital capabilities, with the use of digital tools for data analysis, presentation, and research.
• Employability, with opportunities for a Biochemistry-related Professional Training Year and access to a high-quality careers service.

Quality Assurance

The programme adheres to the Regulations and Codes of Practice for taught programmes, which can be found on the University's website. Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change.