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BSc Biochemistry

University of Sussex
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadFoundation YearSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
B /68
Graduate Salary
£25,000
Satisfaction
84%
Degree Completion
75%
Professional Jobs
80%
Meaningful Work
85%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

46%
High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI is already doing some of the work in these jobs. People who learn to use AI tools will have a real edge, though the more routine roles may thin out over time.

AI impact by graduate destination

Information Technology72%
Administrative55%
Finance52%
Business and public service associate48%
Media45%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£25,000
typical starting salary
£23,000
£29,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Biological Sciences graduates nationally earn £21,000-£35,000 (356 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
35%
02
Administrative occupations
15%
03
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Media Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%

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Outcomes

75%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track

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