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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C750

Biological Sciences (Biochemistry) with Foundation Year

University of Worcester
Worcester, England
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4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (Biochemistry) with Foundation Year at University of Worcester is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Worcester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Whether you’re returning to education or you don’t meet the degree entry requirements, our Foundation Year will prepare you to progress onto any of our undergraduate Science programmes. You’ll be taught by the same academics and have access to the same specialist facilities as the rest of our undergraduate students. You’ll develop your study skills and learn to manage data through regular field and laboratory experiences. This is an excellent alternative route to degree-level study, with guaranteed entry onto the Biological Sciences (Biochemistry) BSc (Hons) course when you successfull... International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £17,200 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, and a 88% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Why the University of Worcester?
University of the Year finalist
First in the UK for sustained employment
First in the UK for quality education
UCAS Code:C750
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points32

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,790

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£39,160

Home Student Fee

£17,200

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 Worcester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£25,000£29,500
3 years£19,500£23,000£25,500
5 years£23,500£29,000£36,000

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 18% below UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH03-01-08 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
10%Studying
20%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
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

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
77%
Organisation and management
60%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
84%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About University of Worcester

University of Worcester offers Biological Sciences (Biochemistry) with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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