Biochemistry and Biotechnology BSc (Hons)

University of East London

Key Course Facts

Student Satisfaction	78%
Salary after 15 months	£23000
Unemployment Rate	9% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	10% Proportion of students of Biochemistry and Biotechnology BSc (Hons) who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Tuition Fees	£9250 Tuition (UK) £14160 Tuition (International) Tuition fees per year for Biochemistry and Biotechnology BSc (Hons) at University of East London UCAS course summary. Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023
Duration	3 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Stratford Campus
Degree	Bachelor of Science (Honours), BSc (Hons)
Subject	Biotechnology, Biochemistry

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Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 75 graduates of Biochemistry and Biotechnology BSc (Hons) and other courses in CAH03 at University of East London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in CAH03.

Overall student satisfaction

78 /100

75 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

	Biochemistry and Biotechnology BSc (Hons) and other CAH03 courses of University of East London	Average review score among all Biotechnology courses in the UK
Explanations	88	91
Interesting courses	86	76
Intellectually stimulating	79	90
Challenged to do my best	84	83
Depth of concepts	73	84
Builds on previous learnings	83	85
Joined ideas from different topics	78	81
Balance directed/independent study	74	74
Applicability of course content	82	82
Clear criteria in markings	81	69
Fair assessment	76	76
Tests reflected your learning	79	74
Timely feedback	77	73
Helpful feedback	74	59
Approachability of teachers	68	85
Support from teachers	79	82
Organisation of courses	74	75
Communication of changes	61	77
IT facilities	85	84
Library	85	91
Course specific resources	84	87
Student feedback opportunities	71	81
Student feedback valued	64	73
Student's feedback acted upon	61	57
Work of student union	76	72
Mental wellbeing services	67	78
Overall satisfaction	78	77

Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. 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.
All CAH03 courses of University of East London

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in CAH03

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of CAH03 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	£23000	£21500	£26500
25-75 percentile range	£18000 - £26500	£14500 - £27000	£17000 - £33500

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All CAH03 courses of University of East London

Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH03

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£25986	£23487	£28950
25-75 percentile range	£22034 - £30041	£18452 - £28941	£22351 - £35831

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All CAH03 courses in the UK

Course Description

If you want to enjoy a practical study of one of the fastest-growing and most fascinating areas of human knowledge, then our biochemistry course is for you.

You'll be taught by - and also get the chance to assist - scientists who are involved in biotech research and new discoveries.

Increasingly, biochemists and biotechnologists are playing a crucial role in genetic engineering and molecular bioengineering, as well as other areas of physiology and medicine.

For instance, antibiotics remain one of the UK's main exports and their production by fermenting micro-organisms in the pharmaceutical industry has revolutionised healthcare.

We want to give you a comprehensive understanding of the theory and application of biotechnology and biochemistry in areas of medicine and industry.

So you can be part of this invigorating exploration, studying subjects that are playing a key role in improving the manufacturing processes, in fighting disease and improving our lives.

This course comes with the opportunity of a year-long industry placement between years two and three, subject to availability of positions with our industry partners. If you choose this option, you'll spend your third year working in an appropriate professional environment, adding valuable practical experience to your growing academic 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.

What graduates are doing after 15 months

	All University of East London graduates of undergraduate studies in CAH03	All UK graduates of undergraduate studies in CAH03
Total respondents	70	1175
Unemployed	9%	4%
Studying	7%	21%
Working	71%	57%
Both studying and working	9%	10%
No information	4%	5%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All CAH03 courses of University of East London

Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

	Agree or strongly agree	Disagree
Job in line with future plans	55%	45%
Utilise skills from studies	60%	40%
Work is meaningful	80%	20%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All courses of University of East London

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

	% Skilled jobs
Highly-skilled jobs	60%
Non highly-skilled jobs	40%
Skill level unknown or unclassified	0%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry courses of University of East London

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

Example below based on all graduates of Biochemistry and Biotechnology BSc (Hons) at University of East London

15%	Sports and fitness occupations
10%	Teaching Professionals
10%	Business and public service associate professionals
10%	Sales occupations
10%	Managers, directors and senior officials
5%	Caring personal services
5%	Welfare and housing associate professionals
5%	Engineering professionals
5%	Protective service occupations
5%	Elementary occupations

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

We'll assess you with a mixture of coursework and exams. Coursework includes essays, research reports, group and seminar presentations and a final-year project. Most of the assessment in your first year is by coursework and we'll give you as much feedback as possible. In your third year, you'll either take five core modules or undertake a work placement. We'll assess you accordingly. **Year 1 - 50% Portfolio/Coursework, 50% Laboratory/Practical/ICT** Year 2 - 42% Written Exam/Timed Assessment, 33% Portfolio/Coursework, 17% Laboratory/Practical/ICT, 8% Case Study/PBL Year 3 - 42% Portfolio/Coursework, 42% Written Exam/Timed Assessment, 16% Laboratory/Practical/ICT You'll always receive detailed feedback outlining your strengths and how you can improve. We aim to provide feedback on assessments within 14 working days, although you will receive immediate feedback following many of our face to face assessments.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for CAH03

Average UCAS Tariff Score 105

Tariff score	% of students accepted for courses in CAH03
<48	6
48-63	8
64-79	9
80-95	8
96-111	13
112-127	13
128-143	10
144-159	12
160-175	20
176-191	1
192-207	0
208-223	0
224-239	0
>240	0

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
All CAH03 courses of University of East London

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Biochemistry and Biotechnology, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Biochemistry and Biotechnology BSc (Hons)

England UK	£9250	year 1
Northern Ireland	£9250	year 1
Scotland	£9250	year 1
Wales	£9250	year 1
Channel Islands	£9250	year 1
EU	£14160	year 1
International	£14160	year 1

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

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)
year 2
year 3

University Rankings

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About University of East London

The University of East London, often abbreviated to UEL, states their goal being to become the leading careers-focused university in the United Kingdom. UEL operates from three different campuses; Stratford Campus, Docklands Campus, and University Square Stratford. The Docklands Campus is the largest of the three campuses, and is just a 15-20 minute walk away from Central London, and 10-15 minutes away from Canary Wharf by train.

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Student composition of University of East London

Total number of students enrolled at University of East London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:: 10430
postgraduates:: 5400
Total:: 15830

Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022

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