MSci Biochemistry
About this course
Master in Science in Biochemistry MSci, a biochemistry degree focused on molecular and cellular biological principles. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. This four-year undergraduate course includes an extended research project in the final year. The first year establishes fundamental scientific knowledge through Cell Biology & Physiology, Chemistry for Biochemists I, Genetics I, and Molecular Biosciences and Microbiology. The second year progresses into specialised studies with Chemistry for Biochemists - II, Genetic Engineering and Data Science, Membranes, Energy and Metabolism, and Cell and Developmental Biology. The third year offers advanced study in topics such as Cancer Biology, Molecular and Cellular Immunology, and Omics for Biomedical Research alongside experimental design. The final master's year centers on an Extended Research Project, Funding Science, and advanced options including Functional Genomics and Reverse Genetics.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAA To include Chemistry + 1 from Maths / Further Maths / Statistics / Biology / Physics. IB: 6,6,6 + 1 from Maths: Analysis and Approaches / Maths: Applications and Interpretation/ Statistics / Biology / Physics at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Extended Certificate are accepted, but subjects are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further guidance
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MSci Biochemistry (C703) at the University of Birmingham for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 98%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 64 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 63%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 19%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 13%
- Finance Professionals: 8%
- Teaching Professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 83%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 72%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 56%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 260 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 33%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 20%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started
- A levels: 94%
- Access course: 1%
- Other qualifications: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Cell Biology & Physiology
- Chemistry for Biochemists I
- Discovering Biosciences Skills and Enterprise
- Genetics I
- Molecular Biosciences and Microbiology
- Physical Biochemistry
- Academic Communication Skills for Biosciences
- Essentials of Cell Biology & Physiology
- Chemistry for Biochemists - II
- Communication and Enterprise
- Genetic Engineering and Data Science
- Membranes, Energy and Metabolism
- Cell and Developmental Biology
- Genetics II
- Microbiology: Medicine, Environment, and Industry
- Proteins in Biotechnology
- Topics in Medical Biosciences
- LH Experimental design, analysis & interpretation of biochemical data
- LH Evidence-based literature review and critical analysis informed project proposal
- LH Introduction to Teaching Biosciences in Schools with Evidence-Based Literature Review
- LH Cancer Biology
- LH Current developments and advances in Eukaryotic Genetics
- LH Eukaryotic Gene Expression
- LH Arctic Microbiology
- LH Microbial Pathogenicity and Disease
- LH Molecular and Cellular Immunology
- LH Structures of Destruction: the structural biology of pathogenicity
- LH Bacterial Gene Regulation
- LH Omics for Biomedical Research
- LH Cellular Neurobiology
- LH Responses to Global Environmental Change
- LM Extended Research Project
- LM Funding Science
- LM Research Developments and Scientific Communication
- LM Cancer Biology
- LM Current developments and advances in Eukaryotic Genetics
- LM Eukaryotic Gene Expression
- LM Functional Genomics and Reverse Genetics
- LH Arctic Microbiology
- LM Microbial Pathogenicity and Disease
- LM Molecular and Cellular Immunology
- LM Structures of Destruction: the Structural Biology of Pathogenicity
- LM Bacterial Gene Regulation
- LM Omics for Biomedical Research
- LM Cellular Neurobiology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Biochemistry at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £46,000. The £35,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
What do graduates of MSci Biochemistry at University of Birmingham do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Biochemistry at University of Birmingham?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Biochemistry at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
Is MSci Biochemistry at University of Birmingham accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
How many students continue on MSci Biochemistry at University of Birmingham?
98% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.