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Bachelor of Biochemistry with Foundation Year

London, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with Foundation Year is a four-year, full-time on-campus programme at CCCU's Canterbury campus, taught in the School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 years): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational knowledge in Biochemistry with Foundation Year. Apply skills related to Four-year
full-time BSc
Foundation year. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.

Career outcomes

Medical research
Biotechnology
Pharmaceuticals
Senior associate scientist
Laboratory technician
Marketing in pharmaceuticals
Further study

Curriculum

Four-year
full-time BSc (Hons). Foundation year: Behaviour
Body and Biology
Foundations of Science
The Big Question. Year 1: Biochemistry
Principles of Chemistry
Genes
Cells and Microbes. Year 2: Molecular and Computational Biology
Diagnostic Biochemistry
Bioanalytical Research and Techniques. Year 3: Bioinformatics and Natural Product Chemistry
Nutrition and Metabolism
Clinical Immunology and Pharmacology. A final-stage project or dissertation is included.

Entry requirements

Academic

Integrated foundation year for students who do not meet direct entry; course pages list UCAS tariff points (about 96-112) or international equivalents
GCSE English grade 4 on some courses
IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school qualifications that do not meet direct entry, See course pages and country pages

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 78
PTE Academic 59
Cambridge 169

Documents you’ll need

Qualification certificates if required
Passport copy
Recommendations or references if required
Personal statement if required
Portfolio if required

How to apply

Check the course page for entry requirements and the international deadline . Apply through UCAS (institution code W50) using the course UCAS code. Provide qualifications and predicted results and a reference and a personal statement and proof of English. Some courses ask for a portfolio or interview. Meet offer conditions and pay the deposit by 27 August 2027. Request a CAS by 8 September 2027 (outside the UK) and apply for a Student visa with your passport. Enrol on 20 September 2027. Teaching starts 27 September.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£19,000 GBP
Application fee	_
Deposit	£5,500 GBP

Program details

Campus	Cavendish, Central London
Faculty or school	Westminster Business School
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Full-time
Post-study stay	0 years
Scholarship note	University of Westminster has listed International Undergraduate Excellence Awards for selected international undergraduates. Available awards and deadlines depend on the intake year; the September 2026 award was listed as closed. Check current award eligibility for the selected intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Aug 2027
275 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.