University course · real outcomes from HESA / Discover Uni · part of Careermash
University degree
Biochemistry
West Herts College
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 35% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin · your guide
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About this course
The University of Hertfordshire is committed to welcoming students with a wide range of qualifications and levels of experience. The entry requirements listed on the course pages provide a guide to the minimum level of qualifications needed to study each course. However, we have a flexible approach to admissions and each application will be considered on an individual basis.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
80-95 pts35%
96-111 pts15%
128-143 pts5%
How they qualified
100% got in with A-levels.
A-levels100%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
65%
Continue past first year
87%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£28,000
After 15 months
£25,000
3 years on
£30,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Administrative occupations10%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled15%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled15%
Sales occupations10%
Business and Financial Project Management ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
Health associate professionalsHighly skilled5%
Welfare and housing associate professionalsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
87%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching83%
Assessment & feedback81%
Academic support74%
Well organised77%
Learning resources85%
Student community89%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Exceeded expectations
I was sceptical before starting — now I'd recommend it to anyone. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On the city — good transp…
Class of 2024 · Full-time
★★★★★
Genuinely worthwhile
I've grown so much academically and personally here. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city — t…
Class of 2024 · Part-time
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Where this degree can lead
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