UndergraduateMaster of Biological SciencesUCAS: C723

Medical Biosciences (Biochemistry)

Name: Medical Biosciences (Biochemistry)
Price: 9790 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Leicester

Leicester, England

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0 yearsDuration

£25,100Per Year (Intl)

£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary

86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The MBiolSci Medical Biosciences (Biochemistry) at University of Leicester is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. By studying biochemistry in the context of medical science, you will learn how biochemical research has been applied to tackle the world’s most pressing health issues. On the MBiolSci, you will hone your research and laboratory skills and extend your medically specialised BSc programme into a fourth year of masters level study. Course description This course will give you a firm grounding in modern biochemistry, covering a broad range of topics with particular emphasis on how the subject relates to medicine and health issues. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Molecular Structure and Function

Cellular Metabolism and Bioenergetics

Protein Synthesis and Gene Expression

Enzymology and Enzyme Kinetics

Medical Biochemistry and Disease States

Pharmacological Biochemistry and Drug Design

Emerging Technologies in Biomedical Science

Independent Research Project in Biochemistry

UCAS Code:C723

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

including at least two A-levels in relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. General Studies is not accepted. BBB + Level 3 Core Maths grade B (if Maths not taken as a full A or AS level). A-level subjects to include two relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology.

International Baccalaureate

30 points

to include grade 6 and 5 in at least two relevant HL science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or 3 in HL Maths and grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language and Maths at GCSE.

UCAS Points

128

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5
PTE Academic	61	—	—	—	—

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,100

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£25,100

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 Leicester

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£23,000	£25,000	£29,000
3 years	£21,000	£26,500	£34,500
5 years	£26,500	£33,000	£43,500

UK subject average: £26,500 — 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

£26,500

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 25% above UK average salary

This course

£33,000

UK average

£26,500

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

42%Working

21%Studying

23%Work & Study

5%Seeking Work

60%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

88%

Overall

Teaching on my course

86%

Learning opportunities

87%

Assessment and feedback

81%

Academic support

92%

Organisation and management

92%

Learning resources

92%

Student voice

84%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

91%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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