University course · real outcomes from HESA / Discover Uni · part of Careermash
University degree
Biochemistry
Qahe (Lm) Limited
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 25% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin · your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course
This Biochemistry BSc course will give you the practical skills you need to pursue a career in biochemistry, as well an excellent working knowledge of biological molecules, metabolic processes, and information transfer and processing in living systems. There is also an opportunity to take part in a 15-week work placement as part of the undergraduate course.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
64-79 pts10%
80-95 pts10%
96-111 pts10%
112-127 pts20%
How they qualified
85% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels85%
an Access course10%
other higher education10%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
70%
In work or further study after
75%
Continue past first year
89%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£22,000
After 15 months
£24,000
3 years on
£28,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Elementary occupations20%
Therapy professionalsHighly skilled15%
Sports and fitness occupationsHighly skilled15%
Caring personal services10%
Sales occupations10%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled10%
Process, plant and machine operatives10%
What students say National Student Survey
89%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching86%
Assessment & feedback90%
Academic support87%
Well organised82%
Learning resources89%
Student community78%
In students' own words
★★★★☆
Exceeded expectations
Coming here has changed how I think. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city — good transport links m…
Third year · Full-time
★★★★☆
Worth it overall
It's been a mixed experience, but mostly positive. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On the city — good transport links make it easy to …
Final year · Part-time
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