UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C703

Biochemistry (Including Year Abroad)

Name: Biochemistry (Including Year Abroad)
Price: 24360 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Essex

Colchester, England

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4 yearsDuration

£24,360Per Year (Intl)

£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary

93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Biochemistry (Including Year Abroad) at University of Essex is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The BSc (Hons) Biochemistry is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad. You’ll secure a strong understanding of biochemistry and biomolecules through computational approaches and bioinformatics. WHY THIS COURSE The BSc (Hons) Biochemistry lets you explore molecular enzymology, neurodegeneration, structural biology and bioenergetics. You can also expand your study into biomedical science, biotechnology and bioinformatics. International tuition fees are £24,360 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 71% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Molecular Structure and Function

Enzyme Kinetics and Catalysis

Cellular Metabolism and Bioenergetics

Protein Biochemistry and Structural Biology

Nucleic Acids and Gene Expression

Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

Bioanalytical Techniques and Instrumentation

Biochemistry Research Project

UCAS Code:C703

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

Offers will be made in the range of BBB to BBC or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels Including Chemistry or Biology plus a second science or Mathematics. Psychology, Statistics, Physics, Applied Science, Human Biology, Geography, PE and Sociology (on a case by case basis) are all acceptable as second science A-levels.

International Baccalaureate

29 - 30 points

or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554. Either must include Higher Level Chemistry or Biology and a second science or Mathematics grade 5, plus Standard level Mathematics grade 4 if not taken at Higher Level. Computer Science, Design Technology, Physics, Sport, exercise and Health Science at Higher Level are all acceptable as second science subjects. We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Please note that Maths in the IB is not required if you have already achieved GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above.

UCAS Points

102

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5
PTE Academic	60	—	—	—	—

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,360

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£97,440

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 — University of Essex

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£26,000	£28,500	£30,000
3 years	£19,500	£24,000	£28,000
5 years	£24,000	£29,500	£35,500

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▼ 14% below UK average salary

This course

£24,000

UK average

£28,000

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary

This course

£29,500

UK average

£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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

68%Working

4%Studying

20%Work & Study

3%Seeking Work

43%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 data

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

82%

Overall

Teaching on my course

93%

Learning opportunities

80%

Assessment and feedback

84%

Academic support

80%

Organisation and management

75%

Learning resources

83%

Student voice

80%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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