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UndergraduateMaster of Biological SciencesUCAS: C709

Biochemistry

University of Sheffield
Sheffield, England
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4 yearsDuration
£25,830Per Year (Intl)
£24,500Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the MBiolSci Biochemistry at University of Sheffield. Based in Sheffield, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Explore the basis of life at the molecular level, from cells, proteins and DNA, to how these molecules interact to sustain life. If you're thinking about a career in industrial or academic research, this course involves a major research project of your choice in your fourth year. Our four-year MBiolSci Biochemistry course is perfect if you're thinking about a research career. It allows you to investigate the structure and function of biological systems at a molecular level. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Biotechnology
Molecular genetics
Antibiotic resistance or sustainability
UCAS Code:C709
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

including Chemistry and a second science. Second science subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Psychology or Geography.

International Baccalaureate

36 - 34 points

36, with 6 in HL Chemistry and a second science; 34, with 6,5 (in any order) in HL Chemistry and a second science, and B in a science-based Extended Essay

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,830

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£103,320

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 Sheffield

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£24,500£30,000
3 years£21,000£27,000£34,000
5 years£28,500£36,500£48,000

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 30% above UK average salary
This course
£36,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,500 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: CAH03-01-08). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
10%Studying
75%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
92%
Assessment and feedback
73%
Academic support
97%
Organisation and management
94%
Learning resources
100%
Student voice
94%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Sheffield

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

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