About this course
University of Bath offers BSc (Hons) Biochemistry - G120 as a 3-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree with Honours programme in Biochemistry. Based in Bath, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £32,000 per year. The next intake is Semester 1 (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
A pass in the Access to HE Diploma (in Science or Science and Engineering), with at least 33 credits achieved at Distinction and 6 credits achieved at Merit or above. This must include at least 30 credits achieved at Distinction from STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) units, of which at least 9 credits must be from Biology units and 9 credits must be from Chemistry units (excluding Biochemistry).
33 credits at Distinction
Access to HE Diploma Typical offer
AB in two Advanced Highers including Biology and Chemistry.
AB in Advanced Highers
Scottish Highers Typical offer
DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF).
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (RQF)
DDD
Pearson Edexcel BTEC RQF Typical offer
35 points overall and 5, 5, 5 or 6, 5, 4 in three Higher Level subjects including 5 in Biology and 5 in Chemistry.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
5, 5, 5 or 6, 5, 4 at HL
International Baccalaureate Contextual offer
36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Biology and 6 in Chemistry.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
6, 6, 5 at HL
International Baccalaureate Typical offer
We know that you may have study beyond three A levels that will help prepare you for your degree. If you are not eligible for a contextual offer, we recognise these studies through our alternative offers.
ABB
A level Alternative offer
BBB or ABC in three A levels including B in Biology and B in Chemistry.
BBB or ABC
A level Contextual offer
AAB in three A levels including A in Biology and A in Chemistry
AAB
A level Typical offer
GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from English language category C)
GCSE Mathematics grade 4 or C
GCSE requirements
Your application, especially your personal statement, should demonstrate your enthusiasm for studying biochemistry. This might include relevant reading, voluntary or work experience, areas of interest from your current studies or other relevant extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Semester 1 (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
