The University of Nottingham
Biochemistry Msci (Hons)
The University of Nottingham

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of Biochemistry Msci (Hons) and other courses in Archaeology at The University of Nottingham for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Archaeology.

Overall student satisfaction
75 /100
30 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Archaeology

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Archaeology 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 £22000 £20500 £25500
25-75 percentile range £20000 - £24000 £17000 - £26000 £20000 - £33500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Archaeology

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £21916 £19964 £23779
25-75 percentile range £20191 - £26326 £15082 - £25373 £18288 - £30854

Course Description

This four-year course provides you with practical training in contemporary biochemistry to ensure you have a comprehensive understanding of modern biochemistry. It also allows you to gain additional research experience, with a year-long masters-level research project in year four, preparing you for your future career or further postgraduate study.

Lab experience will be an integral part of your degree, as you engage in activities such as practical gene cloning and analysing proteins and enzymes in our specialist facilities.

With a diverse range of optional modules alongside a solid foundation of core modules, you can tailor the course to your interests.

You'll learn from expert teaching staff from across life sciences, including biochemists, physiologists, pharmacologists, and cell biologists. This ensures you receive an exceptional breadth of knowledge.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Biochemistry Msci (Hons) at The University of Nottingham

25% Administrative occupations
15% Information Technology Professionals
15% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
10% Design occupations
5% Elementary occupations
5% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
5% Administrative occupations
0% Business and public service associate professionals
0% Information Technology Professionals

Grading & Study Time

**You'll be assessed through a variety of methods, including:** essays, coursework, exams, lab report, presentations and a dissertation.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Archaeology

Qualification requirements

Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis

31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the A Level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6.5

With no less than 6 in each element

TOEFL (iBT) 87

with minimum 20 in Speaking and 19 in all other elements

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)

Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
International £27200 year 1
EU £27200 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

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, 2025

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 The University of Nottingham in top UK and global rankings.

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About The University of Nottingham

The University of Nottingham is a government funded research university based in Nottingham, England. Their aim is to become global leaders in education and research, cultivating a culture of curiosity and ambition. The university’s main campus is located approximately half an hour’s bus ride away from Nottingham city centre, which gives students the peace and quiet they need to study while not removing them completely from metropolitan comforts.

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Student composition of The University of Nottingham

undergraduates:
27810
postgraduates:
7620
Total:
35430
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Where is this programme taught

University Park Campus
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