MBiochem (Honours) in Biochemistry

The MBiochem (Hons) in Biochemistry entails the study of the biochemical mechanisms involved in all life processes covering a broad spectrum of fields, from viral replication to neurobiology. You will investigate the biochemical aspects of cell and organismal function, including protein structure and function, regulation, molecular genetics, membranes and cell communication, and pharmacology as well as a final-year laboratory project with one of the relevant research groups in the Biomedical Sciences Research Complex. The MBiochem allows you to combine undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single five-year programme, graduating with a Masters degree. The course is designed to enhance your research experience, preparing you for a career within the scientific sector.

SQA Highers
Standard entry grades - AAAB, including Biology (or Human Biology) and Chemistry.
Minimum entry grades - AABB, including Biology (or Human Biology) and Chemistry.

GCE A-Levels
Standard entry grades - AAB, including Biology and Chemistry.
Minimum entry grades - ABB, including Biology and Chemistry.

IB points
Standard entry grades - 36 (HL 6,6,5), including HL6 in Biology and HL6 in Chemistry.
Minimum entry grades - 36 (HL 6,5,5), including HL6 in Biology and HL5 in Chemistry.

IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score 6.5, with 6.0. minimum component scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
TOEFL iBT - 79 Minimum overall score, with minimum component scores (Listening-12, Reading-13, Writing-21, Speaking-18).