About Biochemistry in University of Salford
Biochemistry has become the foundation for understanding all biological processes. The knowledge and methods developed by biochemists are applied to all fields of medicine and agriculture as well as many chemical and health related industries. Biochemistry is also unique in providing teaching and research in both protein structure and function, and genetic engineering - the two basic components of the rapidly expanding field of biotechnology.
We pride ourselves on our research and have recently invested extensively in our facilities to ensure that you are able to complete research projects that are exciting and inspiring, contributing useful findings to the field. Examples of research areas that you can explore include nanotechnology, drug design and repurposing, cancer and antimicrobial research, natural products, biomarkers, analytical detection of volatiles, mass spectrometry, computational studies, skin modelling, lung diseases, biotechnology, toxicology and much more.
Biochemistry is at the cutting-edge of research and is an exceptionally versatile scientific discipline with opportunities in the field continuing to grow and develop.
This degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. If you choose to do a placement year after the second year of the degree then your degree will have 'Advanced Degree Accreditation' by the Royal Society of Biology find out more here.
You will:
- Explore areas of research such as nanotechnology, drug design and repurposing, cancer and antimicrobial, lung diseases, biotechnology, toxicology and much more
- Have the opportunity to do a placement year after your second year
- Gain the skills needed to take advantage of career opportunities in an expanding field
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS :6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent
University of Salford Highlights
| Type of Institution |
Private, Co-ed |
| Campus Setting |
Suburban |
| Endowment |
4.9 Crores GBP as of 2015 |
| Campus Details |
26 University Buildings, Parking, and Accommodations |
| Number/Percentage of International Students |
3000+ |
| Total number of Professors |
1000+ professors |
| Student Satisfaction Rate |
84% |
| Graduate Job Rate |
97 % approx. |
| International fee |
£12,350 - £15,480 per annum |
| Type of Academic Programs |
UG, PG, Ph.D. |
| Average Graduate Salary |
£29000 approx |
University of Salford Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Expenses |
Estimated cost in pounds |
| UG fees |
£10200 to £13300 |
| PG fees |
£12000 to £19000 |
| Accommodation |
£6,000 approx. |
| Cost of living |
£7,624 and £9,545 |
English Proficiency Test:
The acceptable English test scores are given below:
| Degree |
Score |
| Undergraduate - IELTS |
6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component) |
| International Foundation Programme |
4.5 (minimum 4.0 in each component) |
| Postgraduate Programme |
6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component) |
