BSc Biochemistry with Study in Continental Europe
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with Study in Continental Europe, a biochemistry degree focused on molecular biosciences and advanced research. Core topics include Data Analysis and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students spend the third year abroad at a European partner university. The first year covers the foundations through LC Cell Biology & Physiology, LC Chemistry for Biochemists I, LC Genetics I and LC Molecular Biosciences and Microbiology. The second year includes Chemistry for Biochemists - II, Membranes, Energy and Metabolism, Cell and Developmental Biology and Genetic Engineering and Data Science. The third year consists of a year abroad studying at a European partner institution. The final year involves advanced study and practical work through modules such as Practical Project, Cancer Biology, Molecular and Cellular Immunology and Eukaryotic Gene Expression.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAB To include Chemistry + 1 from Maths / Further Maths / Statistics / Biology / Physics + 1 from French / German / Spanish. IB: 6,6,5 To include Chemistry + 1 from Maths: Analysis and Approaches / Maths: Applications and Interpretation/ Statistics / Biology / Physics + 1 from French / German / Spanish, at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall
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What students say
Based on about 66 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 98%
- Left higher education: 1%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
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 120 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Year in Continental Europe (Biosciences)
- Experimental design, analysis & interpretation of biochemical data
- Evidence-based literature review and critical analysis informed project proposal
- Introduction to Teaching Biosciences in Schools with Evidence-Based Literature Review
- Practical Project
- Cancer Biology
- Current developments and advances in Eukaryotic Genetics
- Eukaryotic Gene Expression
- Arctic Microbiology
- Microbial Pathogenicity and Disease
- Molecular and Cellular Immunology
- Structures of Destruction: the structural biology of pathogenicity
- Bacterial Gene Regulation
- Omics for Biomedical Research
- Cellular Neurobiology
- Responses to Global Environmental Change
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biochemistry with Study in Continental Europe 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 BSc Biochemistry with Study in Continental Europe 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 BSc Biochemistry with Study in Continental Europe 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 BSc Biochemistry with Study in Continental Europe at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 150 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biochemistry with Study in Continental Europe 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).
Does BSc Biochemistry with Study in Continental Europe at University of Birmingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biochemistry with Study in Continental Europe at University of Birmingham?
98% of students continued into their second year, and 1% left higher education.