MSci Biochemistry
About this course
MSci in Biochemistry, a biochemistry degree focused on the molecular basis of life, human health, disease, and applied sciences such as drug discovery and biotechnology. The first two years of the MSci are identical to the BSc programmes, and students participate in a laboratory-based research training unit in the third year. The course includes an extended individual research project lasting up to 16 weeks under academic supervision.
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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 specified Chemistry units Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for MSci Biochemistry (C701) at the University of Bristol for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 94%
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 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 35%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 15%
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 30 students who started
- A levels: 100%
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 MSci 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 MSci Biochemistry at University of Bristol 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 at University of Bristol?
98% 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 Bristol?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 166 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MSci Biochemistry at University of Bristol?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.