Undergraduate BSc (Hons)

Biochemistry
with a Sandwich Year

Will you join the next generation of scientists?

2023 entry

This is an archived course for 2023 entry.

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Starting
2023

Course overview

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.

Accreditation

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

Sandwich year

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.

Still deciding on the right course for you? 

You might also be interested in our Biology or Biomedical Science degrees.

Why study Biochemistry at Kent?

Focus on your future.

You have the chance to take a paid Summer Studentship after your second year, giving you valuable hands-on experience in our research labs.

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Accredited courses.

Boost your employability with a Biochemistry degree accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.   

Biochemistry at Kent

Professor Ben Goult explains the benefits of studying Biochemistry at Kent.

World-class facilities

Regular investment in our laboratories ensures you learn in a world-class environment.

Ground-breaking research

Kent researchers have created a ground-breaking shock-absorbing material to revolutionise defence and planetary science sectors.

Everything you need to know about our Biochemistry course

Entry requirements

Typical A level offer
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The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications. Click below to find out more.

Course structure

You’ll gain an insight into key biological and chemical disciplines, including biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, microbiology and physiology. Your skills as a bioscientist will develop and you'll discover areas such as gene regulation, cell biology and metabolism. Tailor your degree to your interests with a research project based on laboratory work, literature or data analysis.

How you'll study

Teaching includes lectures, laboratory classes, workshops, problem-solving sessions and tutorials. You have an Academic Adviser who you meet with at regular intervals to discuss your progress, and most importantly, to identify ways in which you can improve your work further so that you reach your full potential.

Industry-standard environment

Our well-equipped laboratories provide an excellent environment for teaching and research.

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.

Our dedicated Careers and Employability team are here to support you with a range of workshops to develop your skills and confidence at every stage of your degree. Plus there’s advice and support to prepare you for placements and life after you graduate from Kent.

Taking a professional year
"The professional year is about using science-related skills in a non-laboratory environment. "

Hannah Reed

The beauty of the science degree is that there are so many options out there for you and science graduates are very employable.

We spoke to Hannah when she was in the final year of her Biochemistry with a Sandwich Year degree.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees for 2023 entry

The 2023/24 annual tuition fees for this course are:

Full-time

  • UK
    £9,250
  • EU
    £16,400
  • International
    £21,900

For details of when and how to pay fees and charges, please see our Student Finance Guide.

For students continuing on this programme, fees will increase year on year by no more than RPI + 3% in each academic year of study except where regulated.* 

Your fee status

The University will assess your fee status as part of the application process. If you are uncertain about your fee status you may wish to seek advice from UKCISA before applying.

Fees for year in industry

Fees for undergraduate students are £1,385.

Fees for year abroad

Fees for undergraduate students are £1,385.

Students studying abroad for less than one academic year will pay full fees according to their fee status.

Find out more about accommodation and living costs, plus general additional costs that you may pay when studying at Kent.

Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. See our funding page for more details. 

The Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence

At Kent we recognise, encourage and reward excellence. We have created the Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence. 

The scholarship will be awarded to any applicant who achieves a minimum of A*AA over three A levels, or the equivalent qualifications (including BTEC and IB) as specified on our scholarships pages.

Scholarships

We have a range of subject-specific awards and scholarships for academic, sporting and musical achievement.

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We are no longer taking applications for the 2023/24 academic year. Please visit the 2024 online prospectus for a list of current undergraduate courses.

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