Biochemistry with a Year in Professional Practice

University of Kent
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Sandwich 4 Years

A-Level Entry

BBB - BCC

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

Biochemistry with a Year in Professional Practice Tackle contemporary issues in health, agriculture, and the environment. Delve into the intricacies of living organisms at the molecular level, spanning from viruses and bacteria to humans, plants, and other complex organisms. Utilise your expertise and skills to effect meaningful change.

By learning from inspirational academics who are at the forefront of research, you'll acquire practical experience, scientific knowledge, and transferable skills that can help you achieve your academic and professional objectives.

Year in Professional Practice Tailor your degree to suit you with a sandwich year where you'll work in industry for a year, giving you the chance to put into practice the skills you've learnt and build important connections. Taken between your second and final years, the sandwich year provides an excellent opportunity to gain relevant work experience in industry in the UK or abroad. During your placement you are paid by your employer and produce an independent research project.

Accreditation Our Biochemistry BSc at Kent is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB).

Your future Graduate with an excellent grounding in scientific knowledge and extensive laboratory experience. During your studies, you’ll also develop key transferable skills in research, critical thinking, analytical abilities and problem solving.

Location Our city, your time. It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere. We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBB - BCC
UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points
BTEC DDM - DMM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2119 Natural and social science professionals
2111 Chemical scientists
3111 Laboratory technicians
3115 Quality assurance technicians
2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
1254 Waste disposal and environmental services managers

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Canterbury
Scheme
Undergraduate
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000