Biochemistry

Biochemistry at Sheffield allows you to explore the basis of life at the molecular level. You’ll learn about cells, proteins, and DNA, and how these molecules interact to sustain life.

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Our courses

We offer a range of courses: the traditional three-year BSc; our four-year integrated masters (MBiolSci) that gives you an extra year of research experience; our four-year BSc that includes a placement year; and our five-year programme combining the placement and MBiolSci.

You can even apply to spend a year studying abroad, once you join the University.

Learn more about biochemistry at Sheffield, including details of our modules:

Undergraduate

Biochemistry BSc

2026-27
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code C700
3 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

Explore the basis of life at the molecular level, from cells, proteins and DNA, to how these molecules interact to sustain life, before putting your knowledge and skills into practice in the lab.
Undergraduate

Biochemistry MBiolSci

2026-27
/ September start
A Levels AAA
UCAS code C709
4 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

Explore the basis of life at the molecular level, from cells, proteins and DNA, to how these molecules interact to sustain life. If you're thinking about a career in industrial or academic research, this course involves a major research project of your choice in your fourth year.
Undergraduate

Biochemistry with an Industrial Placement Year BSc

2026-27
/ September start
A Levels AAB
UCAS code C706
4 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

Explore the basis of life at the molecular level, from cells, proteins and DNA, to how these molecules interact to sustain life. Spend a year on a work placement as part of your degree, putting what you've learnt into practice, and testing out a career you're considering.
Undergraduate

Biochemistry with an Industrial Placement Year MBiolSci

2026-27
/ September start
A Levels AAA
UCAS code C708
4 years
/ Full-time
Accredited

Explore the basis of life at the molecular level. Combining a placement year with our MBiolSci course allows you to gain work experience in industry, before adding an extra year of research training back in the lab in your final year.

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Accredited degrees

Our undergraduate degrees in biochemistry are accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, with advanced accreditation for our integrated undergraduate masters programmes (MBiolSci).

What our students say

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Biochemistry brings together my curiosity for biology and my love of chemistry!

Flo Brand MBiolSci Biochemistry

When Flo came to Sheffield, she thought it was the human biology side of the subject she was most interested in, until she began exploring and discovered Microbiology! Flo hasn't only discovered a new area of Biochemistry she loves, but also gained confidence in public speaking and written communication, too.

2nd in the Russell Group for 'learning opportunities' in the subject of molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry

— National Student Survey (NSS) 2024

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