Biochemistry (with an industrial placement year)
University of SussexCourse Overview
Offered by University of Sussex, the BSc (Hons) Biochemistry (with an industrial placement year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. 94% of our research overall in Biological Sciences was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021) About the course What are the mechanisms of life? Studying Biochemistry at Sussex, you’ll explore this question. Taught by leading biochemists and chemists, you’ll: study life at the molecular scale explore the chemical processes underpinning the activities of cells and organisms discover what happens when things go wrong, leading to diseases such as cancer find out how biochemistry can help us develop new therapeutics. International tuition fees are £27,300 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB A-levels must include Biology and Chemistry. You will also need to pass the separate science practical assessment. If you are not able to take the science practical assessment, applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. You will normally need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B). |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points This score should be from the full IB Diploma. Higher Levels must include both Biology and Chemistry, with a grade of at least 5. |
| UCAS Points | 128 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£27,300
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,535
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 Sussex
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £25,000 | £29,000 |
| 3 years | £20,000 | £25,500 | £30,500 |
| 5 years | £24,000 | £31,000 | £38,500 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
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