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Which universities should i apply to for Biochemistry??

I am A Y13 student and i am currently taking A level Biology, A level Chemistry and Sports BTEC. I feel it would be best to go into biochemistry but i am not sure which universities to pick
My GCSE results were Maths,Biology, Chemistry, Physics all 6s
Predcited grades: BBD
Any help with this would be very much appreciated Thank you :smile:
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I am A Y13 student and i am currently taking A level Biology, A level Chemistry and Sports BTEC. I feel it would be best to go into biochemistry but i am not sure which universities to pick
My GCSE results were Maths,Biology, Chemistry, Physics all 6s
Predcited grades: BBD
Any help with this would be very much appreciated Thank you :smile:

Hiya @false-fix!😁

At the University of Essex our Biochemistry degree is part of our School of Life Sciences.
School of Life Sciences | University of Essex
Biochemistry | Your subject guide | University of Essex

-We are ranked 2nd in the UK for biosciences (The Mail University Guide 2025) and 7th for biology (non-specific) for overall positivity score (National Student Survey 2024, English broad-discipline higher education institutions).
-Our research facilities include protein crystallisation robots, protein over-production facilities, CO2 incubators, and cell imaging microscopes.
-Our teaching is underpinned by research - new ideas and theories are tested in the classroom and we insist on small-group tutorial teaching to complement your formal lectures.

At Essex, we specialise in structure-function relationships of biomolecules which offers insight into the interactions that occur in the complex cellular pathways that control vision and cell death. We also use computational approaches and bioinformatics to complement our research. On our BSc Biochemistry you study areas including:

Molecular enzymology

Neurodegeneration

Structural biology

Bioenergetics


In our large, friendly School, you learn through a combination of lectures, seminars and practical lab sessions, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and develop skills by doing experiments at the laboratory bench.
You gain a solid grounding across a range of related topics, with the chance to contribute to real-world research projects in your final year of study.
Visit our biochemistry subject page for more information and content.

With our degrees we offer you the opportunity to study abroad for a full year anywhere in the world or alternatively take a placement year where you can gain work experience by working for an organization.

Have a look at your research facilities on our website using this link: Facilities in the School of Life Sciences | University of Essex


Our graduate ready to move into a wide variety of industrial and public sector careers, from the NHS to pharmaceuticals, forensic science, health and safety, teaching.
Our students have gone on to work in a number of laboratory-based roles in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, and in hospitals, clinics and healthcare companies. Others have gone on to work in sales, publishing and management, while others still have chosen to enhance their career opportunities by studying for MSc or PhD degrees.

Visit us on our open day and have the opportunity to see the bas and speak to our lectures in person.
Open Days | University of Essex

I hope this information helps your decision and if you have any further questions don't hesitate in getting in touch.😄

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