Biochemistry Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor & Master
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28 Biochemistry Courses in London.Student Reviews
Overall student satisfaction
76
/100
5553 total respondents
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2024. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
Salary
Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students
Salary of all UK Graduates of Biochemistry
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25986 | £23920 | £29825 |
25-75 percentile range | £21993 - £30000 | £19364 - £29918 | £23231 - £37824 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 27, 2024
All Biochemistry courses in the UK
All Biochemistry courses in the UK
Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £26180 | £25385 | £31269 |
25-75 percentile range | £23150 - £29503 | £20211 - £30896 | £25065 - £40478 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
Jobs & Career Perspectives
Career perspectives for Biochemistry
15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
Current jobs
Among graduates of Biochemistry who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
Typical employers for graduates of Biochemistry
- Environment Agency
- Forensic Science Services
- Government Departments
- National Health Services
- Research Institutes
- Universities
Specialisations within Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Biophysics
- Bioanalysis
- Bioorganic Chemistry
- Bioinorganic Chemistry
Jobs of graduates of Biochemistry (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Biochemistry at Brunel University
18% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
13% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
11% | Information Technology Professionals |
9% | Engineering professionals |
7% | Sports and fitness occupations |
5% | Skilled trades occupations |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
4% | Sales occupations |
2% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
2% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Biochemistry
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Biochemistry, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
FAQ
Biochemistry is the scientific study of the chemical compounds and reactions occurring in the cells of living organisms including the molecular and biochemical analysis of life processes. Involves aspects of cellular organisation, processes and specialisation and how the structure and function of DNA, RNA proteins, enzymes and membranes determine biological forms.
The median salary of graduates of Biochemistry was £25986 15 months after graduation, £23920 3 years after graduation and £29825 5 years after graduation.
- The following degrees are offered for Biochemistry studies:
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Master of Biology - MBiol
- Master of Science (Honours) - Msci (Hons)
- Master of Chemistry (Honours) - MChem (Hons)
- Master of Biological Sciences - MBiolSci
- Master of Biochemistry - MBiochem
- Master of Science - MSc