Biochemistry Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor & Master

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28 Biochemistry Courses in London.
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Salary

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Salary of all UK Graduates of Biochemistry

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25986 £23920 £29825
25-75 percentile range £21993 - £30000 £19364 - £29918 £23231 - £37824

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £26180 £25385 £31269
25-75 percentile range £23150 - £29503 £20211 - £30896 £25065 - £40478

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.

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.

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

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Biochemistry

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