Biochemistry with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
University of Keele
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Biochemistry with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) and other courses in molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry at University of Keele for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
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 molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry 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 | |
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Median salary | £20000 | £22500 | £25500 |
25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £23000 | £19500 - £25000 | £22000 - £31000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25986 | £23450 | £28950 |
25-75 percentile range | £21993 - £30000 | £18456 - £28917 | £22344 - £35829 |
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Course Description
Foundation Year
Our Foundation Year provides an excellent alternative route to Keele, providing a unique opportunity to better prepare for your chosen degree, and with guaranteed entry onto your undergraduate course once you successfully complete your Foundation Year. This extra year of study can improve your academic skills, expand your subject knowledge, give you a better understanding of higher education and, perhaps most importantly of all, build your confidence. On the Keele Foundation Year, you'll study on campus, joining our undergraduate community from the outset, with access to all the facilities and support that you'd get as an undergraduate student at Keele.
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Biochemistry
Understand how life and the systems within it exist at a molecular level to make exciting advances in medicine, veterinary medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology. Our accredited Biochemistry BSc delivers the subject-specific, research and laboratory skills for you to choose a pathway through the biosciences with confidence.
Why choose this course?
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology
- Focus on the application of biochemistry to human health and disease
- Britain's best University, as ranked by students (No.1 in the UK, Student Crowd University Awards, 2022)
- Develop your practical skills in our state-of-the-art Laboratories
From unlocking the secrets of the human body to the individually tailored molecular therapies of the future, biochemistry is the study of biological processes at the cellular and molecular level. This is the foundation for understanding all biological processes, including the development and progression of diverse pathologies, across species. It has become the foundation for understanding all biological processes and can provide explanations for the causes of many diseases in humans, animals and plants. Our Biochemistry BSc focuses on the application of biochemistry to human health and disease. The programme develops across five core themes: macromolecular structure-function, metabolism and its control, genetics, cell biology and the applications of chemistry in the study of these.
About Keele
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Biochemistry with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at University of Keele
25% | Sales occupations |
20% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
10% | Librarians and Related Professionals |
10% | Secretarial and related occupations |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
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:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of University of Keele in top UK and global rankings.
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About University of Keele
Established in 1949, Keele University is located in the rural setting of the large town of Newcastle under Lyme. The university’s facilities are all within walking distance from the centre of campus, including Union Square where students can find a Pharmacy, the Library, and even a student Post Office. Students can choose between an impressive selection of courses at both the Undergraduate and Postgraduate level, as well as between five different modern and spacious residence halls.
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Student composition of University of Keele
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Keele by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 8360
- postgraduates:
- 1545
- Total:
- 9905
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Biochemistry”: 1320 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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