Biochemistry (Molecular and Cellular)
University of OxfordCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the MBiochem Biochemistry (Molecular and Cellular) at University of Oxford. Based in Oxford, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Biochemistry is the use of molecular methods to investigate, explain and manipulate biological processes. The study of life at the molecular level continues to undergo dynamic expansion, leading to ever-increasing insights into topics as various as the origin of life, the nature of disease and the development of individual organisms. Powerful new techniques, such as those of molecular genetics and NMR spectroscopy, enable us to analyse biological phenomena in more and more precise molecular terms. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £39,500 within three years, a 98% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | A*AA Including Chemistry and one other science or Maths, with A* in Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or a closely related subject. Excluding General Studies (if taken) |
| International Baccalaureate | 39 points With 7 in HL Chemistry and 6 in two other relevant subjects at HL or SL. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£34,700
per year
Home Student Fee
£10,470
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Oxford
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £29,500 | £32,000 | £39,000 |
| 3 years | £30,000 | £39,500 | £49,500 |
| 5 years | £36,000 | £48,500 | £79,000 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01-08). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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