BSc Biochemistry with Medical Biochemistry
About this course
BSc Biochemistry with Medical Biochemistry, a biochemistry degree focused on the molecular basis of life, human health and disease. The curriculum covers areas such as molecular genetics, immunology, synthetic biology, drug discovery, recombinant engineering, enzymology, protein design, cellular homeostasis, cancer cell biology and developmental biology. Students undertake a third-year research project affiliated with departmental research groups, alongside first and two years supplemented by units in infectious disease, pharmacology, physiology and microbiology. The course includes personal tutor assignment and teaching delivered via lectures, interactive workshops and small-group tutorials.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology, Further Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics. IB: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Chemistry and 6 at Higher Level in another core science/mathematics subject. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology, Further Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics. BTEC: DDD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five required Chemistry units Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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What students say
Based on about 67 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 37 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 48%
- Working and studying: 19%
- Further study: 17%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 16%
- London: 29%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 24%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 120 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 93%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biochemistry with Medical Biochemistry at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £50,000. The £37,000 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Biochemistry with Medical Biochemistry at University of Bristol do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biochemistry with Medical Biochemistry at University of Bristol?
94% 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 Medical Biochemistry at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 160 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Biochemistry with Medical Biochemistry at University of Bristol?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.