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UndergraduateMaster of BiosciencesUCAS: C1A2

Biochemistry

University of Warwick
Coventry, England
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4 yearsDuration
£35,530Per Year (Intl)
£30,500Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the MBio Biochemistry at University of Warwick. 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 allow 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 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 95% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Biochemical Foundations
Molecular Biology and Gene Expression
Biophysical Chemistry
Protein Structure and Function
Metabolic Pathways and Regulation
Cellular Signalling and Communication
Genome Organisation and Epigenetics
Extended Research Project
UCAS Code:C1A2
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA - A*AA

AAA to include Biology and Chemistry OR A*AA 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

36 - 38 points

36 points to include 5 in Higher Level Biology and 5 in Higher Level Chemistry OR 38 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

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£35,530

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£142,120

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.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Warwick

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 13% above UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 41% above UK average salary
This course
£39,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 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

85%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
90%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
82%
Learning opportunities
72%
Assessment and feedback
63%
Academic support
83%
Organisation and management
69%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
71%
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 Warwick

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

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#14UK Ranking
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