MSc Biochemistry

These entry requirements are for the 2026-27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027-28 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2026.

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in biochemistry, biological sciences (with some relevant chemistry components) or chemistry (with some relevant biology components).

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You must take these courses
Biochemistry A
Must be taken during Semester 1

PGBI11100
10 credits
Biochemistry B
Must be taken during Semester 2

PGBI11101
10 credits
MSc Project and Dissertation (Biochemistry)
Must be passed at 50% and taken during Block 5 (Sem 2) and beyond

PGBI11102
60 credits
Biophysical Chemistry for MSc Biochemistry
Must be taken during Semester 1

PGBI11107
10 credits
Practical Skills in Biochemistry A
Must be taken during Semester 1

BICH11009
20 credits
Research Project Proposal (Biochemistry and Drug Discovery)
Must be taken during Semester 2

PGBI11139
10 credits