MSci Biochemistry with Professional Placement
About this course
Master in Science in Biochemistry with Professional Placement MSci, a biochemistry degree focused on molecular and cellular biological systems. Core topics include Data Analysis and Research Methods. The course includes a professional placement year spent in industry training. The first year covers foundational concepts through LC Cell Biology & Physiology, LC Genetics I, and LC Molecular Biosciences and Microbiology. The second year introduces LI Genetic Engineering and Data Science, LI Membranes, Energy and Metabolism, and LI Cell and Developmental Biology. The third year consists of a work-based placement involving a literature review and project design alongside a research project. The final year involves advanced study and specialisation through options such as LM Cancer Biology, LM Cellular Neurobiology, and LM Molecular and Cellular Immunology, concluding with a major research project.
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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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What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 35%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
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 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- This course is accredited at advanced level by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Graduates can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after two years of practice, rather than the usual three years, due to the significant research experience acquired.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- LC Cell Biology & Physiology
- LC Chemistry for Biochemists I
- LC Discovering Biosciences Skills and Enterprise
- LC Genetics I
- LC Molecular Biosciences and Microbiology
- LC Physical Biochemistry
- Academic Communication Skills for Biosciences
- LC Essentials of Cell Biology & Physiology
- LI Chemistry for Biochemists - II
- LI Communication and Enterprise
- LI Genetic Engineering and Data Science
- LI Membranes, Energy and Metabolism
- LI Cell and Developmental Biology
- LI Genetics II
- LI Microbiology: Medicine, Environment, and Industry
- LI Proteins in Biotechnology
- LI Topics in Medical Biosciences
- LH Work Based Literature Review and Project Design
- LH Work Based Research Project
- LH Experimental design, analysis & interpretation of biochemical data
- LM Funding Science
- LM Research Project (PP)
- LM Cancer Biology
- LM Current developments and advances in Eukaryotic Genetics
- LM Eukaryotic Gene Expression
- 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 with Professional Placement 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 with Professional Placement at University of Birmingham do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Biochemistry with Professional Placement at University of Birmingham?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Biochemistry with Professional Placement at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 164 UCAS points.
Is MSci Biochemistry with Professional Placement at University of Birmingham accredited?
Yes. This course is accredited at advanced level by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Graduates can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after two years of practice, rather than the usual three years, due to the significant research experience acquired.
Does MSci Biochemistry with Professional Placement at University of Birmingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on MSci Biochemistry with Professional Placement at University of Birmingham?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.