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UndergraduateMaster of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C702
Biochemistry
University of BirminghamBirmingham, England
4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the Msci (Hon) Biochemistry at University of Birmingham. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. The Biochemistry with Professional Placement MSci offers a game-changing experience by combining academic excellence with a transformative year of industry training. Gain invaluable skills and real-world expertise to launch your career ahead of the competition! Spend Year 3 engaging in a 10-11 month project at a dynamic industrial partner, gaining invaluable experience in real-world settings. 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 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Molecular Structure and Function
Metabolic Pathways and Regulation
Proteins and Enzymology
Cellular Biochemistry
Analytical Biochemical Techniques
Biochemistry Research Project
Advanced Biochemical Analysis
Professional Placement Year
UCAS Code:C702
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAA AAA including Chemistry + 1 from Maths / Further Maths / Statistics / Biology / Physics Specified subjects excluded for entry: General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Applied Science, Communication and Culture, Critical Studies, Global Perspectives, Science in Society and World Development. Minimum of five GCSEs to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade 4/C. The typical offer for the Professional Placement course is higher than that for the corresponding three year BSc degree course. However, all candidates who firmly accept the offer as their first choice will be automatically offered a place on the corresponding three year course should they miss the higher, but meet the standard offer. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points 6,6,6 + 1 from Maths: Analysis and Approaches / Maths: Applications and Interpretation/ Statistics / Biology / Physics at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 64 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Each academic year comprises 120 credits. Module Title Credits Semester LH Experimental design, analysis & interpretation of biochemical data 20 Semester 1 LM Funding Science 10 Semester 1 LM Research Project (PP) 50 Full Term You must choose 40 credits from the following options, at least 20 credits for a specialism should be at level M. English language requirements If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually throu
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Birmingham
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £27,000 | £34,000 |
| 3 years | £22,000 | £26,500 | £35,000 |
| 5 years | £30,500 | £36,000 | £46,500 |
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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 29% above UK average salary
This course
£36,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £9,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH03-01-08 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%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
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
80%
Overall
Teaching on my course
83%Learning opportunities
82%Assessment and feedback
61%Academic support
87%Organisation and management
76%Learning resources
95%Student voice
79%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
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