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Our MSci Biochemistry offers a contemporary curriculum, innovative assessments and is delivered in well-equipped modern laboratories. The programme will provide you with core knowledge, understanding and skills relevant to biochemistry and will cultivate interest in the biosciences, particularly at the cellular and molecular level.

Years 1 - 3 will follow the BSc Biochemistry undergraducate degree and year 4 will be a research-training year of study.

The MSci fourth year of study is designed to enable you to enhance your employability through the development of advanced problem solving and communication skills. You will further develop independent learning and enhanced research skills in the critical evaluation of scientific literature and in the design and conduct of an authentic research study.

Entry requirements

The entry grades outlined in this section indicate the likely offer or range of offers which would be made to candidates along with any subject specific requirements. This is for general information only. Keele University reserves the right to vary offer conditions depending upon a candidate’s application. Read more about our undergraduate entry requirements for United Kingdom, European Union and International students.

A Level requirements

• A Level requirement ABB
  
• A Level Chemistry at grade B
• Plus one other Science A Level at grade B

If you don't think you'll meet the entry requirements specified, you may be able to gain entry to this course with 64 UCAS points via a Foundation Year.

GCSE requirements

• Maths at C (or 4) 
• English Language/Literature at C (or 4)

BTEC

• BTEC requirements DDM
• Subject specific requirement, please contact the Admissions Team for advice.

If you don't think you'll meet the entry requirements specified, you may be able to gain entry to this course with 64 UCAS points via a Foundation Year.

International Baccalaureate

• 34 points to include Higher Level science subjects at 6 (including Chemistry). Or Chemistry Standard Level at 5 and two sciences at Higher Level at 6. Please contact the Admissions Team for advice.

Access to HE Diploma requirements

• Obtain Access to Higher Education Diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit. Plus subject specific requirement. Please contact the Admissions Team for advice.

Foundation year

You may choose to study this course via foundation year.

If you’re returning to education following a break, wish to study a new subject or don’t have the grades or sufficient equivalent experience for direct entry to this course, a foundation year may be a good option for you.

Following successful completion (including any additional progression requirements) of the foundation year you can progress on to this course.

The foundation year offers September starts across all subjects, and January starts across all science, humanities, social sciences and business routes.

The January intake excludes the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery degree with Foundation Year and other health-related foundation Year degree

For more details visit our foundation year webpages.

Foundation year

Fees and funding

Going to university can be a daunting as well as an exciting experience. It can be difficult to understand the true costs of being a student, as well as the financial support that is available to help you meet those costs.

We can help you to manage your funds, create a budget and ensure that you receive any funding for which you may be eligible. We also offer financial support such as the Keele University Hardship Fund and emergency loans.

For more information visit our money, advice and guidance section.

Career prospects

96% of Keele graduates were in a job or further study within six months of graduating (DLHE, 2017)

The MSci Biochemistry programme will produce skilled and motivated graduates who will be prepared for futher study or employment within or outside the field. You will develop a range of employability skills for use in all areas where numeracy and a scientific approach to problem solving are valued. You will acquire intellectual, personal and professional capabilities and will be able to prepare, process, intepret and present data using appropriate quantitative and qualitative techniques.

Regardless of which career you pursue after Keele, employers will want evidence of the range of skills and personal qualities you possess and which are required for the job. Your degree is clearly important in this respect but don’t forget the extra-curricular activities, positions of responsibility, jobs and voluntary work you may have been engaged in while studying at Keele. These activities allow you to demonstrate the skills and personal qualities required by employers and will be vital in your attempts to secure graduate employment.

It is estimated that 60% of jobs are open to graduates of any discipline. This demonstrates the flexibility of many graduate employers when setting out their academic requirements and that students are not necessarily restricted to careers related to their degree.

Find out more about our careers and employability services, including career planning, alumni mentoring, jobs, internships, starting your own business and much more.