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Hi!
I am a year 12 student and I am thinking about applying biochemistry as my major in uni, is there any advice for me when I apply to uni?
So far, I am learning math, biology, and chemistry for my A-Levels, and I am also doing EPQ. Although I am not doing Duke of Edinburgh I am doing some volunteer work and hiking travel sometimes. I also plan to take IELTS when I am in year 13, is there anything more I can do?
I hope it won't take too long to answer.
Thank you :smile:

Reply 1

Dana_UoEOnline

Hello,

I think what you are planning on doing is good enough. Work on your personal statement too before applying to Universities.

I wish you all the best! :h:

Kind regards,
Dana Kafoud
4th-year student at the University of Essex Online

Reply 2

Clearing and Applications Advisor

Do you need a visa to study in the UK? Is that why you’re planning to take ielts?

Reply 3

Leslieeeey

Original post by PQ

Do you need a visa to study in the UK? Is that why you’re planning to take ielts?

Yes, I have to take IELTS as English is not my first language and there is no A-Level English course for second-language students.

Reply 4

Lancaster Student Ambassador

Official Rep

Original post by Leslieeeey

Hi @Leslieeeey

Your A-levels are definitely a good choice for biochemistry at university - I just finished my second year of biochemistry at Lancaster and I studied the same ones! Volunteering is also a great use of your time. Potentially I'd recommend doing some reading around the subject, before I applied I completed some of the free MOOCs (Massive Online Open Course) on FutureLearn in areas of biology/biochemistry I was interested in so I could learn a bit more; this was something I mentioned in my personal statement.

I'd also recommend when that you start looking into different university courses you look carefully at what modules are offered as universities will cover slightly different areas and allow different specialisation in their optional modules. For example, I chose Lancaster because the biochemistry degree has different pathways, one of which allowed me to study quite a few pure chemistry modules which was something I was really interested in! I'd also have a think about whether you'd maybe be interested in doing a placement year, which is a year working in industry between your 2nd and 3rd year of study and a great way to get work experience in an area you might want to work in.

If you have any questions about studying biochemistry at university please let me know!
Rebecca (Lancaster Student Ambassador)