A 4-year bachelor's programme, taught in English, in Portsmouth.

AccreditationRoyal Society of Biology · Status: Accredited⁠232 of 2374 similar publish this
How it's taughtcomputer classes⁠240 of 2374 similar publish this
InternshipWork placement year⁠271 of 2374 similar publish this
Price£10,050–£20,950/ year · 2027/28 · depending on citizenship
Next dateUnknownUnknown
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires IELTS 6.0
Duration4 years⁠

✓ 3 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

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What you will study

21 modules published

Across 3 years of study.

How does study run?

5 lines through 3 years

One line per theme. Hollow stop: the semester isn't stated. Our classification by module titles.

How does the focus shift?

From maths and foundations to internship

Share of modules by theme in each year. Our classification by module titles.

Specialist subjectsMaths and foundationsData and computingBusiness and managementSociety, ethics and lawResearch methodsInternshipFree electives
Year 1Year 2Year 3
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Research methods
  • Internship
  • Free electives
What is a week like?

How you're taught

  • computer classes
  • Lectures
  • one-on-one tutorials
  • practical lab work
  • Seminars
  • Workshops

1 of 2375 similar publish hours · 0 of 2375 publish a teaching split

What are all the subjects?

All 21 modules

Year 1 · 4 modules · all core
ModuleUK CATS
· Year30
· Year30
· Year30
· Year30

Source: course-module-catalog.port.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 2 · 9 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 2Optional30
· Term 1Core15
· Term 1Core30
· Term 1Optional15
· Term 1Optional15
· Term 2Core30
· Term 2Optional30

Source: course-module-catalog.port.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 3 · 8 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· Term 2Core15
· Term 2Optional30
· Term 1Core15
· Term 2Optional30
· YearCore30
· Term 1Core30
· YearOptional120
· YearOptional120

Source: course-module-catalog.port.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6Inferred
QualificationBachelor of Science · Abbr: BSc⁠
Credits120 UK CATS · Scope: Per year⁠
Study mode
  • ModeFull time⁠
DeliveryOn campus⁠
CampusCity: Portsmouth · Campus: PortsmouthInferred
Internship
  • Work placement yearAvailable: Yes⁠
Accreditation
  • BodyRoyal Society of Biology⁠
  • StatusAccredited⁠
How are you assessed?
Teaching methods
  • Computer classes⁠
  • Lectures⁠
  • One-on-one tutorials⁠
  • Practical lab work⁠
  • Seminars⁠
  • Workshops⁠
How it differs

Against similar programmes

Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.

What is there more of here?

More internship than 6 of 6 similar

Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.

This programmeBiochemistry BSc (Hons) Portsmouth21
Mathematics BSc (Hons) Portsmouth29
Biology BSc (Hons) Portsmouth27
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry West London21
Mathematics, BSc Hons Greenwich27
BSc (Hons) Biosciences West London42
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Free electives
Is this a typical programme?

More internship, less maths and foundations

Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.

More here than typical

Specialist subjects
19% here
9% typical
Internship
10% here
4% typical
Society, ethics and law
5% here
1% typical

Less here than typical

Maths and foundations
29% here
36% typical
Data and computing
5% here
10% typical

About the same as typical: business and management, research methods, projects and labs.

Which year differs most?

Year 3 stands out most

The same mix of themes, cut by year of study. Our classification by module titles.

Year 2

More business and management 11% against 9% at most

This programme

Year 3

More internship 25% against 17% at most

This programme
  • Specialist subjects
  • Maths and foundations
  • Data and computing
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Free electives
What is only here?

3 modules not found at 6 similar programmes

Matched by title, so treat it as a hint to check.

Maths and foundations

2
  • Engineering Biology
  • Perspectives in Biochemistry

Specialist subjects

1
  • Gene Cloning to Enzyme Engineering
Where you'll study

Studying in Portsmouth

What is the campus like?
City size100,000 to 500,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 248,440 in 2016
Distance to the centre≈ 1.2 km from the centre, straight line · our calculation
HousingRooms run by the institution⁠
FacilitiesGym⁠, Laboratories⁠, Library⁠, Sports fields⁠, Sports hall⁠, Swimming pool⁠, Gym (nearby)⁠, Library (nearby)⁠
FoodCafeteria⁠, Meal planInferred
SupportCareer service⁠, Counselling⁠, Disability support⁠, Student clubs⁠, Student union⁠

The rest of what we hold on Portsmouth is on its page.

What it costs

At least £23,017 for the first year

What does the first year cost?

≥ £23,017 first year · 2027/28 · non-EU · our sum

Tuition 2027/28£20,950
Application fee£27
Living, the institution's estimate × 12£2,040

Not published: visa fee and insurance

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Every fee as the institution publishes it (6)
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
TuitionUK home students2027/28£1,505 / year
≈ €1,803
TuitionEU citizens2027/28£1,635 / year
≈ €1,959
TuitionInternational students2027/28£3,150 / year
≈ €3,774
TuitionUK home students2027/28£10,050 / year
≈ €12,042
TuitionEU citizens2027/28£14,450 / year
≈ €17,314
TuitionInternational students2027/28£20,950 / year
≈ €25,102
What changes the price?

4 things that move it

×2.1
home students£10,050
EU/EEA£14,450
non-EU£20,950

Your passport changes the rate.

−£1,700

Care Leaver Bursary

−£1,000

Stand Alone Bursary

−£5,000

SQA Advanced Diploma Scholarship

Is that expensive?

More expensive than most

Among 41 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €25,102

Costs more than 33 of 40 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €20,669 and €21,537.

Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).

All 41, cheapest first
Physics BSc (Hons) / MPhys (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €3,774
Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology BSc (Hons) / MPhys (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €3,774
Chemistry (HAN University of Applied Sciences)2026/27≈ €10,940
Life Sciences (HAN University of Applied Sciences)2026/27≈ €10,940
Applied Mathematics (University of Twente)2027/28≈ €16,869
Applied Physics (University of Twente)2027/28≈ €16,869
Biochemistry and Biotechnology BSc (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
Chemistry BSc (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Biosciences (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Biosciences with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Human Biology (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Human Biology with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Human Genetics (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Human Genetics with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
Biology, BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Biology (Extended), BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Biomedical Science, BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Biomedical Science (Extended), BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Biomedicine, BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Biomedicine (Extended), BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Mathematics, BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Mathematics for Modern Applications, BSc (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Mathematics BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Mathematics with Statistics BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
This programme2027/28≈ €25,102
Biology BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Biomedical Science with Human Biosciences (Dual Degree - Edith Cowan University) BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Geography BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Geology BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Marine Biology BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Bachelor in Applied Mathematics (IE University)2027/28≈ €27,300
And the whole degree?

≈ £83,800

Tuition only.

At today's rate. Later years may cost more. Every Program estimate

How to start

Dates and admission

When does it happen?
DeadlinesUnknownNotify me
Is my language good enough?
English requirement6.0 IELTS overall
Check your score Saved in your profile, in this browser.
What are the steps?
  1. 1
    Check you qualifyOffer: 112-120 points to include 3 A levels, or equivalent, including either biology or chemistry. For A levels which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application. · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
    +4 more
    • Offer: 25 · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: International Baccalaureate⁠
    • Offer: BBB-BBC · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: A levels⁠
    • Offer: DDM-DMM Must be in a Science subject · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: BTECs (Extended Diplomas)⁠
    • Ucas tariff points · Text: 112-120 points to include 3 A levels, or equivalent, including either biology or chemistry · Points max: 120 · Points min: 112⁠
  2. 2
    Prove your languageIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · Conditions text: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.⁠
  3. 3
    Admission testsUnknown
  4. 4
    How they chooseUnknown
  5. 5
    Where you applyRoute: Direct · System: University of Portsmouth application form⁠
    +2 more
    • Route: Ucas · Full time work placement · UCAS code: C700 · Institution code: P80⁠
    • Route: Ucas · Full time · UCAS code: C701 · Institution code: P80⁠
  6. 6
    DocumentsUnknown
  7. 7
    DeadlineUnknown
  8. 8
    StartIntake: September · 2027⁠
What else to look at

Other options

How do the alternatives compare?

6 of 6 similar publish a price

Similar: same level, field and language, United Kingdom

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.

This programmeBiochemistry BSc (Hons) PortsmouthSimilarMathematics with Statistics BSc (Hons) PortsmouthSimilarMathematics BSc (Hons) Portsmouth
Price£20,950 / year · 2027/28£18,800 / year · 2027/28£18,800 / year · 2027/28
Duration4 years4 years4 years
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next dateNot publishedNot publishedNot published

0 of 6 publish a next date.

PortsmouthUnited Kingdom

Biology BSc (Hons)

£10,050–£20,950 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€25,102

37% free electives · 15% maths and foundations

BachelorInternshipScholarshipsEnglish

West London · LondonUnited Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Biochemistry

£10,050–£17,250 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€20,669

38% maths and foundations · 24% free electives

BachelorInternshipScholarshipsEnglish

Greenwich · LondonUnited Kingdom

Mathematics, BSc Hons

£9,790–£17,975 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship ≈ €11,730–€21,537

37% maths and foundations · 19% data and computing

BachelorPart-timeScholarshipsEnglish

West London · LondonUnited Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Biosciences

£10,050–£17,250 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€20,669

45% free electives · 31% maths and foundations

BachelorInternshipScholarshipsEnglish
Where this comes from

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The short version

The programme, from the facts

Biochemistry BSc (Hons) is a bachelor's programme in sciences and maths at University of Portsmouth in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. It takes 4 years. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 21 modules, of which 10 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are maths and foundations (29%), free electives (19%) and internship (10%).

It includes an internship.

How much does Biochemistry BSc (Hons) cost?

£20,950 / year · 2027/28 · non-EU; prices differ by citizenship (UK home students: £10,050; EU citizens: £14,450; International students: £20,950). In euros that is ≈ €25,102.

When is the next deadline or start?

Unknown.

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS 6.0).

How long does it take?

4 years.

Where is it?

University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom.

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Everything we hold

All 18 fields we hold

Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.

Dates · 1 with values
StartIntake: September · 2027⁠
Admission · 3 with values
How to applyRoute: Direct · System: University of Portsmouth application form⁠Route: Ucas · Full time work placement · UCAS code: C700 · Institution code: P80⁠Route: Ucas · Full time · UCAS code: C701 · Institution code: P80⁠
Language requirementIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · Conditions text: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.⁠
Prior educationOffer: 112-120 points to include 3 A levels, or equivalent, including either biology or chemistry. For A levels which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application. · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠Offer: 25 · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: International Baccalaureate⁠Offer: BBB-BBC · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: A levels⁠Offer: DDM-DMM Must be in a Science subject · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: BTECs (Extended Diplomas)⁠Ucas tariff points · Text: 112-120 points to include 3 A levels, or equivalent, including either biology or chemistry · Points max: 120 · Points min: 112⁠
Programme · 12 with values
AccreditationRoyal Society of Biology · Status: Accredited⁠
CampusCity: Portsmouth · Campus: PortsmouthInferred
QualificationBachelor of Science · Abbr: BSc⁠
Credits120 UK CATS · Scope: Per year⁠
DeliveryOn campus⁠
Duration4 years · Full time work placement⁠3 years · Full time⁠
InternshipWork placement year · Available: YesInferred
Language of instructionEnglishInferred
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6Inferred
LocationPortsmouth, Portsmouth, United KingdomInferred
Study modeMode: Full time · Full time work placement⁠Mode: Full time · Full time⁠
Teaching methodscomputer classes⁠Lectures⁠one-on-one tutorials⁠practical lab work⁠Seminars⁠Workshops⁠

Institution record: University of Portsmouth

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