BSc Biochemistry with Professional Placement
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry, a biochemistry degree focused on the chemical processes and molecular mechanisms within living organisms. The curriculum incorporates a professional placement year in the third year of study. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules in Biochemistry, Cell biology, Genetics, Introduction to biological chemistry, and Practical research skills in biochemistry and biomedical sciences. The second year builds upon this knowledge with compulsory modules including Advanced skills for bioscience, Dynamic cell, Molecular biochemistry, and Protein structure and analysis. The third year consists of a mandatory professional placement. The final fourth year concludes with advanced studies through the compulsory module on Protein synthesis, folding, structure-function and turnover.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including A in Biology and A in Chemistry IB: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Biology and 6 in Chemistry.
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What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 60%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 65%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 21%
- South East: 29%
- South West: 24%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biochemistry
- Cell biology
- Core skills for bioscience
- Genetics
- Introduction to biological chemistry
- Practical research skills in biochemistry and biomedical sciences
- Advanced skills for bioscience
- Dynamic cell
- Molecular biochemistry
- Protein structure and analysis
- Professional placement
- Protein synthesis, folding, structure-function and turnover
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biochemistry with Professional Placement at University of Bath earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £49,000. The £40,000 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Biochemistry with Professional Placement at University of Bath do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biochemistry with Professional Placement at University of Bath?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biochemistry with Professional Placement at University of Bath?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 173 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Biochemistry with Professional Placement at University of Bath?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.