Biochemistry with Placement Year
University of WarwickCourse Overview
The BSc (Hons) Biochemistry with Placement Year at University of Warwick is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Coventry, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Following an in-depth foundation in biochemistry, this course broadens out to allow a focus on more specialist fields. These include biophysical chemistry, which covers biological macromolecules at the atomic level, and understanding the genome and gene regulation. Our exceptionally wide range of options allows you to pursue areas that interest you. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB - AAA AAB to include Biology and Chemistry OR AAA to include Chemistry and either Mathematics, Physics or Statistics, plus one of the following: GCSE Biology grade B/6; GCSE Double Science grades BB/66; AS level Biology grade B; grade A in a Biology-related EPQ. |
| International Baccalaureate | 34 - 36 points 34 points to include 5 in Higher Level Biology and 5 in Higher Level Chemistry OR 36 points to include 5 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in Higher Level Mathematics or Physics, plus one of the following: grade 6 in Standard Level Biology; GCSE Biology grade B/6; GCSE Double Science grades BB/66. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£35,530
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 Warwick
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £30,500 | £34,000 |
| 3 years | £24,500 | £31,500 | £35,500 |
| 5 years | £31,000 | £39,500 | £54,500 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 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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Student Satisfaction
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