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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C709
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry with STEM Foundation Year
Edge Hill UniversityOrmskirk, England
4 yearsDuration
£14,500Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) Biochemistry with STEM Foundation Year at Edge Hill University. Based in Ormskirk, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The STEM Foundation Year provides the opportunity to develop scientific skills and knowledge, tailored to your individual needs, that will enable you to progress onto the first-year of selected science-based degrees at Edge Hill University. The programme equips you with the key transferable skills needed for higher education and future employment. It is suitable if you meet the University’s minimum entry criteria but do not meet the subject-specific requirements for science-based courses or wish to extend your scientific knowledge base prior to joining a relevant degree. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Scientific Fundamentals and Methods
Mathematics for Science
Physics Essentials
Chemistry Foundations
Biology Core Concepts
Academic Skills and Scientific Writing
Laboratory Techniques and Data Analysis
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
UCAS Code:C709
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC - DDD A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted. |
| UCAS Points | 72 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£14,500
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£58,000
Home Student Fee
£9,790
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 — Edge Hill University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £19,000 | £24,000 | £27,000 |
| 3 years | £18,000 | £20,500 | £26,000 |
| 5 years | £22,500 | £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▼ 27% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
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 £6,500 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
90%Working
70%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 area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
90%
Overall
Teaching on my course
95%Learning opportunities
91%Assessment and feedback
87%Academic support
88%Organisation and management
84%Learning resources
95%Student voice
88%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
86%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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About Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University offers BSc (Hons) Biochemistry with STEM Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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