University of Oxford
Biochemistry (Molecular and Cellular) MBiochem
University of Oxford

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Medicine (Non-Specific)

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 £35000 £44000 £46000
25-75 percentile range £34000 - £40000 £40000 - £47500 £39500 - £53500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Medicine (Non-Specific)

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £34859 £43804 £49273
25-75 percentile range £29873 - £39881 £37276 - £46348 £42231 - £55817

Course Description

Biochemistry is the use of molecular methods to investigate, explain and manipulate biological processes. The study of life at the molecular level continues to undergo dynamic expansion, leading to ever-increasing insights into topics as various as the origin of life, the nature of disease and the development of individual organisms. Powerful new techniques, such as those of molecular genetics and NMR spectroscopy, enable us to analyse biological phenomena in more and more precise molecular terms. These studies have led to valuable developments in drug design and synthesis, forensic science, environmental monitoring and a whole range of other areas. Furthermore, advances in biochemistry are largely responsible for the breakdown of traditional disciplinary boundaries between cell biology, medicine, physics and chemistry.

Accredited by the General Medical Council (GMC), this primary medical qualification entitles the holder to apply to the GMC for registration to practise medicine in the UK.

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 (Molecular and Cellular) MBiochem at University of Oxford

97% Teaching Professionals
1% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
1% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)

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

Candidates are expected to have Chemistry to A-level, Advanced Higher, Higher Level in the IB or any other equivalent, plus another science or Mathematics. Mathematics to A-level or the equivalent is recommended to students in completing the course and, although not required for admission, may make an application more competitive. We expect you to have taken and passed any practical component in your chosen science subjects. Biology beyond GCSE or the equivalent (eg AS-level, Scottish Highers, Standard Level in the IB) can be helpful to students in completing the course, although is not required for admission. A range of other international qualifications is also acceptable for entry. Please see ox.ac.uk/intquals for further information.

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 7.5

Minimum 7.0 per component

TOEFL (iBT) 110

Minimum component scores:

Listening: 22 Reading: 24 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24

Cambridge English Advanced

Overall score of 191 or above, with at least 185 in each component

Cambridge English Proficiency

Overall score of 191 or above, with at least 185 in each component

Oxford is one of the most international universities in the world. Today, one third of its students, including 17% of undergraduates, are international citizens, and come from over 140 countries. For more information visit ox.ac.uk/int.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Biochemistry (Molecular and Cellular), MBiochem, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

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.

University Rankings

Positions of University of Oxford in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Oxford

The University of Oxford is a prestigious research university located in Oxford, England, and is the oldest English language university in the world. It is made up of 39 partly autonomous constituent colleges, six private halls, and a variety of academic departments which are split into four divisions: Humanities, Mathematical, Physical & Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, and Social Sciences.

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Student composition of University of Oxford

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12425
postgraduates:
9785
Total:
22210
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Where is this programme taught

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Christ Church
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Hertford
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