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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C724
Medical Biochemistry
University of ManchesterManchester, England
3 yearsDuration
£36,200Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Manchester, the BSc (Hons) Medical Biochemistry provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our BSc Medical Biochemistry course looks at the functioning of normal and diseased organisms from a biochemical point of view. You will receive a fundamental grounding in the principles of biochemistry, such as protein structure and function. As you progress, optional course units may show you how biochemistry allows us to understand and treat diseases. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Molecular Structure and Function
Metabolic Pathways and Regulation
Protein Synthesis and Gene Expression
Enzymology and Catalysis
Cell Signalling and Homeostasis
Biochemistry of Disease and Pathology
Cancer Biology and Oncogenic Mechanisms
Practical Biochemistry and Research Methods
UCAS Code:C724
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£36,200
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£108,600
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 Manchester
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £32,000 | £33,000 |
| 3 years | £22,500 | £26,000 | £32,500 |
| 5 years | £27,500 | £33,500 | £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
£26,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 20% above UK average salary
This course
£33,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 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
50%Working
23%Studying
12%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
72%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes 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.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
84%
Overall
Teaching on my course
95%Learning opportunities
86%Assessment and feedback
74%Academic support
90%Organisation and management
80%Learning resources
88%Student voice
73%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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