BSc Medical Biochemistry
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Medical Biochemistry, a biochemistry degree focused on the molecular mechanisms of disease and therapeutic pathways. Core topics include Data Analysis and Critical & Analytical Thinking. This Royal Society of Biology accredited course includes a practical project in the final year. The first year builds fundamental knowledge through Cell Biology & Physiology, Chemistry for Biochemists I, Genetics I, and Molecular Biosciences and Microbiology. The second year progresses to advanced themes via Chemistry for Biochemists - II, Genetic Engineering and Data Science, Membranes, Energy and Metabolism, and Microbiology: Medicine, Environment, and Industry. In the third year, students undertake an evidence-based literature review and critical analysis informed project proposal alongside a practical project. Optional modules allow students to specialize in areas such as Cancer Biology, Molecular and Cellular Immunology, Cellular Neurobiology, and Arctic Microbiology.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAB To include Chemistry + 1 from Maths / Further Maths / Statistics / Biology / Physics. IB: 6,6,5 + 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 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 91%
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 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 35 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
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
- Microbiology: Medicine, Environment, and Industry
- Topics in Medical Biosciences
- Cell and Developmental Biology
- Genetics II
- Proteins in Biotechnology
- 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
- Arctic Microbiology
- Cancer Biology
- Cellular Neurobiology
- Eukaryotic Gene Expression
- Microbial Pathogenicity and Disease
- Molecular and Cellular Immunology
- Omics for Biomedical Research
- Responses to Global Environmental Change
- Structures of Destruction: the structural biology of pathogenicity
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Medical 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 BSc Medical 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 BSc Medical 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 BSc Medical Biochemistry at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 152 UCAS points.
Is BSc Medical 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 BSc Medical Biochemistry at University of Birmingham?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.