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Biochemistry

Biochemistry forms the basis of almost all of the biological sciences. It studies the structure of biomolecules such as proteins, nucleic acids and carbohydrates, how they interact in cells, how enzymes work and how drugs act on their targets.

Natural sciences

What do graduates do?

  • Researcher at universities, pharmaceutical and bioscience companies
  • Laboratory technician
  • Science teaching and communication
  • Science policy
  • Management, finance and marketing
  • Civil service

Length by country

England
3 years
Scotland
4 years

Durations are based on example programmes. They can vary from school to school within the same country.

First year and core courses

BiochemistryMolecular biologyFrom Molecules to CellsIntroduction to Laboratory ScienceGenes, Evolution and DevelopmentChemistry for BioscientistsBiological Chemistry

Examples from the first year and core course lists of different schools.

IN HIGH SCHOOL

Which subjects matter?

Manchester's typical offer is AAB, including chemistry and one of biology, physics or mathematics.

This is one example school’s requirement; requirements vary by school and country.

SCHOOL EXAMPLES

Examples of schools where you can study this subject

11 schools in 8 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.

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United Kingdom

University of EdinburghBiological Sciences (Biochemistry) BSc (Hons) · Edinburgh
University of EdinburghBiological Sciences (Biochemistry) · Edinburgh
University of GlasgowBiochemistry · Glasgow
University of ManchesterBiochemistry BSc · Manchester
University of SheffieldBiochemistry · Sheffield

USA

Penn State UniversityBiochemistry and Molecular Biology

Canada

McGill UniversityBiochemistry · Montreal

Ireland

University College DublinBiochemistry & Molecular Biology · Dublin

Germany

Constructor UniversityBiochemistry and Cell Biology · Bremen

Czechia

Masaryk UniversityBiology and Biochemistry · Brno

Australia

University of SydneyBiochemistry and Molecular Biology · Sydney

Malta

University of MaltaBachelor of Science (Honours) in Medical Biochemistry · Msida
BY COUNTRY

What to know, country by country

For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.

United Kingdom4 schoolsCountry guide
Bachelor's, international student, fields other than medicine and dentistry£27,650 to £34,670per year · 2027/28The University of Sheffield
  • 26 October to 21 December 2026

    Booking period for the January 2027 session of the ESAT, TMUA and TARA exams (for universities other than Oxford and Cambridge).

USA1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's tuition$66.720per year · 2026/27Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  • 7 November 2026

    SAT exam (next date 5 December 2026). Whether a school asks for a test varies by school

Canada1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, Arts, first year, full course loadC$51.530,40per year · 2026/27University of British Columbia (Vancouver)
  • 7 November 2026

    Recommended application date for the University of Toronto first review rounds (OUAC 105)

Ireland1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, Business, Economic and Social Studies (BESS)€23.250per year · 2027/28Trinity College Dublin
  • October to November 2026

    For Trinity, ask study@tcd.ie whether your high school is on the direct entry list.

Germany1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's tuition fee, new student from outside the EU€2,300 or 3,400per semester · from winter semester 2027/28Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • November 2026

    For direct entry you need to score above 180 in YKS and be placed in a program. If not, plan the Studienkolleg route.

Czechia1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's and master's, non-EU student€7.100per year · 2026/27Charles University, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
  • November 2026

    Choose a route for the recognition of your high school diploma: nostrification at the regional office (krajský úřad) or the university's own recognition. The legal processing time is 30 days.

Australia1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, Business field (guide fee, 48 credits a year)A$59.100per year · 2027The University of Sydney
  • November 2026

    Clarifying the diploma route. The Turkish high school diploma is not on the Melbourne and Sydney lists. Looking at foundation, IB, or a US diploma with SAT/ACT

Malta1 schoolCountry guide
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Last checked: November 2026.

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