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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C724

Biochemistry

University of Exeter
Devon, England
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3 yearsDuration
£31,200Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the BSc (Hons) Biochemistry at University of Exeter. Based in Devon, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. - Focuses on understanding biological systems at a cellular and biochemical level - Emphasises cellular biochemistry, with specialist modules covering key topics aimed at understanding why the cell is the functional unit of life - Four-year programmes include a year working on a research project in industry or a year studying at a partner institution overseas - This degree leads to career opportunities in biotechnological, pharmaceutical and other industries, as well as many further study options, including PhD, MSc or MRes programmes - To learn more about modules, assessment method... International tuition fees are £31,200 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Pharmaceutical and other industries
As well as many further study options
Including PhD
MSc or MRes programmes
UCAS Code:C724
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB - AAB

Excluding General Studies. A Level Chemistry and Biology at Grade B required.

International Baccalaureate

32 - 34 points

Applicants will be considered with IB 34-32 OR 665-655 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants will be required to have Grade 5 in HL Biology and Chemistry.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5
PTE Academic30————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£31,200

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£93,600

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 — University of Exeter

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£26,500£30,000
3 years£18,000£23,500£30,000
5 years£23,500£30,500£37,000

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▼ 16% below UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 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

40%Working
35%Studying
15%Work & Study
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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
94%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
69%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
88%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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Competitive

Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

University of Exeter · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About University of Exeter

University of Exeter offers Biochemistry as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#22UK Ranking
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