BSc Biochemistry
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry, covering the molecular basis of life from metabolism to DNA replication and protein function. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Research Methods. The course includes a semester-long research project in the final year and an optional placement year in industry.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC (Essential subjects: Biology or Chemistry, plus equivalent of GCSE Mathematics) IB: 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level Essential subjects: Biology or Chemistry at Higher Level plus Standard Level Chemistry at 4, Biology at 4, and Mathematics at 5 Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA (standard): BBCC (Essential subjects: Higher Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry plus National 5 Chemistry at C, Biology at C, and Mathematics at C).
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 99%: 99 offers from 100 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 25%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 45%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 5%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 82%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Modules
- Core Skills in the Life Sciences 1A
- The Building Blocks of Life
- Core Skills in the Life Sciences 1B
- Building the Organism
- Numeracy, Chemistry and Physics for the Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Science and Society
- Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry
- Statistics and Experimental Design
- Cellular Communication
- Organic Chemistry for the Life Sciences
- Core Skills in the Life Sciences 2A
- Human Physiology and Pharmacology
- Biomolecular Mechanisms
- Core Skills in the Life Sciences 2B
- Introductory Programming for Life Sciences
- Introductory Anatomy
- Life Sciences Placement
- Genome Biology
- Research Skills 3A
- Cell Biology
- Cell Signalling
- Research Skills 3B
- Bioinformatics Methods
- Synthesis for Drug Discovery
- Developmental Biology
- Cancer Biology and Research
- Immunology
- Capstone Project: Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Advanced Cell Signalling in Health and Disease
- Advanced Immunology
- Stem Cell Biology
- Chemical Biology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biochemistry at University of Dundee earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £38,500. The £31,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Biochemistry at University of Dundee do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biochemistry at University of Dundee?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biochemistry at University of Dundee?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 185 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Biochemistry at University of Dundee?
99% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 99 offers from 100 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Biochemistry at University of Dundee accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Does BSc Biochemistry at University of Dundee include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biochemistry at University of Dundee?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.