Overview

Exposure to a range of techniques, including microscopy, spectroscopy and diagnostic assays, and their associated theories will significantly develop your understanding of medical biochemistry.

During your studies, you will prepare for, and undertake, an extensive independent project. You will discuss your project in detail with your supervisor before carrying out your research and writing up your study in a thesis. Additionally, you will study related subjects such as metabolism, physiology and the genetics of drug responses.

This Medical Biochemistry course from Leeds Beckett University will develop your competencies in data analysis and statistics, science communication and professional development, enabling you to further your career as a confident medical biochemist or researcher.

Career

This course will prepare you for a wide range of careers in the biomedical sciences. You will be well placed to study under the NHS Scientist Training Programme in order to become a clinical biochemist. You could also undertake a PhD and become part of the biomedical research community, or enter industry in related roles, including research scientist, lab technician or clinical trials assistant.

Clinical trials assistant

Research scientist

Clinical biochemist

Medical writer

Accreditation

Accredited course (IBMS and Royal Society of Biology)

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Science Communication

Diagnostic Biochemistry

Advances in Biochemical Pharmacology

Advanced Research Methods

Research Project - Preparation

Professional Development

Pathology of Immune and Blood Diseases

Research Project - Data collection

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

89

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54

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OTE

130

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

89

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54

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130

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6.5

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General requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours (2.2) degree in a cognate subject, at least a second class honours (2.2) degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.

All applicants should ensure the following requirements are addressed in their personal statement, using no more than 500 words:

-Commitment to the subject

-Prior lab experience

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Tuition Fees

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17900 GBP / year

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10100 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time tuition fees:

UK: £56.11 per credit

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

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Funding

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