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UndergraduateMaster of BiologyUCAS: C79F

Biochemistry

Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, Wales
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5 yearsDuration
£20,715Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the MBiol (Hons) Biochemistry at Aberystwyth University. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. This five-year course includes an integrated foundation year, after which the syllabus follows that of the standard four-year course, Mbiol Biochemistry (C709). If you wish to study Biochemistry then this exciting four year course will be for you. It allows students to integrate three years of undergraduate study in Biochemistry with a further year of postgraduate level study, leading to the qualification of MBiol (Biochemistry). International tuition fees are £20,715 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 100% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Molecular Biology and Genetics
Cellular Biochemistry
Protein Structure and Function
Metabolic Pathways and Regulation
Analytical and Practical Biochemistry
Organic Chemistry for Biochemists
Enzymology and Kinetics
Advanced Research Project in Biochemistry
UCAS Code:C79F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,715

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£103,575

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Aberystwyth University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£25,000£26,000
3 years£16,500£21,000£25,500
5 years£22,000£27,000£31,500

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 25% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
30%Studying
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
95%
Learning opportunities
93%
Assessment and feedback
76%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
92%
Learning resources
98%
Student voice
94%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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