BSc (Hons) or MSci (Hons) — 2025 entry Biochemistry

Biochemistry is at the heart of life and the explanation of all life processes. On our Biochemistry BSc/MSci you’ll gain an understanding of complex biochemical processes, such as health, disease and ageing, and learn in a research-active environment.    

Key course information

Typical offer
ABB-BBB
Start date
September 2025
Full time
3 years
UK fees
TBC
Overseas fees
TBC
UCAS code
C700
Campus
Stag Hill
View Biochemistry - 2024 entry

Why choose
this course?

  • Explore the fundamental processes of life at a cellular level, from simple existence to the coordination of billions of living cells.  
  • Learn how technology and genetic principles can be used to tackle global challenges like world hunger, insulin shortages and vaccine production.  
  • Play a crucial role in the development of new treatments for a range of diseases, including cancer and Parkinson's disease.    
  • Immerse yourself in some of the ground-breaking research being done at Surrey on sleep, ageing, immunology, pharmacology, virology and more.   
  • Choose our integrated masters pathway and complete an extended laboratory-based dissertation, preparing you for a technical research career in industry or academia.
Find out more information

Statistics

Top 5 in the UK

Biosciences are ranked top 5 for overall student satisfaction* in the National Student Survey 2023

94%

Of our biosciences and medicine graduates go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2023, HESA)

13th in the UK

The University of Surrey is ranked 13th in the Complete University Guide 2024

*Measured by % positivity based on Q1-24 for all providers listed in the Guardian University Guide league tables. 

Accreditation

RSB logo

Video

Undergraduate biosciences

Play video

About the University of Surrey

Terms and conditions

When you accept an offer to study at the University of Surrey, you are agreeing to follow our policies and procedures, student regulations, and terms and conditions.

We provide these terms and conditions in two stages:

  • First when we make an offer.
  • Second when students accept their offer and register to study with us (registration terms and conditions will vary depending on your course and academic year).

View our generic registration terms and conditions (PDF) for the 2023/24 academic year, as a guide on what to expect.

Disclaimer

This online prospectus has been published in advance of the academic year to which it applies.

Whilst we have done everything possible to ensure this information is accurate, some changes may happen between publishing and the start of the course.

It is important to check this website for any updates before you apply for a course with us. Read our full disclaimer.