Biochemistry
Msci (Hons)
Queen Mary University of London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 55 graduates of Biochemistry Msci (Hons) and other courses in at Queen Mary University of London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £24500 | £26500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £29000 | £20500 - £30500 | £21000 - £33500 |
All molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry courses of Queen Mary University of London
Salary of all UK Graduates of molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24017 | £23450 | £28950 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £27974 | £18456 - £28917 | £22344 - £35829 |
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Course Description
At Queen Mary, you’ll be taught by world-leading researchers in both biology and chemistry, together in one School. You’ll develop advanced scientific understanding of both disciplines, and improve your practical skills with high-level lab work. You’ll learn about key biochemical processes and the chemistry that underpins them, as well as studying real-world applications in biotechnology and medicine. Option modules in the second and third years let you direct your studies to the areas that interest you most. Choose your own pathway through this degree - you can add a year in industry or studying abroad, or carry out an additional year of advanced study to graduate with an MSci.
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Biochemistry, Msci (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Biochemistry Msci (Hons) at Queen Mary University of London
| 20% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Administrative occupations |
| 15% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry
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Qualification requirements
To include A Level Chemistry. Please note: You will also be excepted to achieve a Pass grade in the practical endorsement for any of the following A levels - Biology, Chemistry, Physics - if taken with one of the Awarding Bodies in England.
We consider applications from students offering an EPQ and may make an alternative offer to include three A levels, one grade lower than our usual requirement, along with a specific grade in the EPQ.
6,6,5 in HL subjects, to include HL Chemistry.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Biochemistry, Msci (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Biochemistry Msci (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Average student cost of living in London
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Queen Mary University of London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Queen Mary University of London in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #30
- #40
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- Biological Sciences
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #6
- #76
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- Biological Sciences
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #15
- #143
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- Biological Sciences
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #14
- #154
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- Biology & Biochemistry
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NTU by Subject
[Published 20 October, 2021]
See all 30 university rankings of Queen Mary University of London
About Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) was founded in 1989 in the Mile End district of London. This Russell Group University offers state-of-the-art facilities, including their Advanced Molecular Imaging Services, and the Genome Centre for DNA research at Barts and the London School of Medicine, among numerous others for a wide variety of subject matters. QMUL is without a doubt an excellent option for any student wishing to pursue a career path in scientific research, and is recognised worldwide as such.
Student composition of Queen Mary University of London
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Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 15855
- postgraduates:
- 6605
- Total:
- 22460
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Biochemistry MBiol | Aberystwyth University | 88% | 0% | 5% | £9000 | £16300 | 136 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time |
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Biochemistry Msci (Hons) | Swansea University | 89% | 0% | 9% | £9000 | £19600 | 117 | Swansea | On campus Full-time |
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Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine Msci (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 83% | 1% | 2% | £9250 | £26500 | 150 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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Biochemistry with Professional Studies Msci (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | 79% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £21400 | 167 | Belfast | On campus Full-time |
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Biochemistry with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Keele | 85% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £14000 | 130 | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time |
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Medicinal and Biological Chemistry Msci (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 83% | 1% | 10% | £9250 | £25000 | 158 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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Biochemistry Msci (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 79% | 0% | 2% | £9250 | £21700 £22800 | 125 | Norwich | On campus Full-time |
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Medicinal and Biological Chemistry MChem (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 93% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £30400 | 186 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |
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Biochemistry MBiolSci | The University of Sheffield | 80% | 5% | 0% | £9250 £9250 | £24450 £25670 | 168 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
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Biochemistry Msci (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | 79% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £21400 | 154 | Belfast | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 20 October, 2021
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 19 July, 2022
