Biochemistry 2023

Your teaching will take place in a variety of different formats. Lectures are an important part of the biochemistry course. In addition, there are small-group workshops and seminars, plus computer-aided learning, and dedicated internet-based resources.

You will have access to extensive laboratory facilities enabling a wide range of molecular, biochemical, cellular, neurophysiological and behavioural studies to be undertaken.

We adjoin the 1,400-bed Queen's Medical Centre, enabling collaboration with clinical departments, and are linked to University Park Campus by a footbridge.

Assessment

Assessment is through exams, coursework and research projects. The first year is a qualifying year, which you have to pass but which doesn't count towards your degree. Grades obtained in the following years make up your degree.

BSc or MSci?

The BSc courses will give you a sound understanding of biochemistry and provide you with a variety of employment opportunities, including postgraduate studies. The MSci allows you to further develop and extend your research skills, which will enable you to compete for the best postgraduate positions.

Visit our school website for more details on how you will study.

The broadly based scientific training provided by our degrees offers a diverse choice of career opportunities in areas including biological research, medicine, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and agrochemical science, general chemistry, biochemistry and graduate entry medicine.

96.5% of undergraduates in the School of Life Sciences secured work or further study within six months of graduation. £20,000 was the average starting salary, with the highest being £41,600.*

* Known destinations of full-time home undergraduates who were available for employment, 2016/17. Salaries are calculated based on the median of those in full-time paid employment within the UK. 

On some courses there may be an opportunity to take a year out between years two and three to undertake laboratory work in a research institute, hospital or industry either in the UK or abroad – contact the school for details. Further information can be found on our study abroad web pages.

Offers are usually made without interview. Students with non-standard entry requirements may be invited to an interview.

UCAS visit days for students offered a place are normally held in February and March. For University-wide open days, please visit our open day pages.