BSc Biochemistry (with a year in industry)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry, studying life at the molecular level from metabolism to DNA replication. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Research Methods. An optional industry placement year can be undertaken between levels three and four, and the course culminates in a semester-long research project.
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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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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 30%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Further study: 30%
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 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
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 (with a year in industry) 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 (with a year in industry) at University of Dundee do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biochemistry (with a year in industry) at University of Dundee?
96% 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 a year in industry) at University of Dundee?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 182 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biochemistry (with a year in industry) at University of Dundee accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Does BSc Biochemistry (with a year in industry) at University of Dundee include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biochemistry (with a year in industry) at University of Dundee?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.