Biochemistry
About this course
BSc/MSci in Biochemistry, a biochemistry degree focused on the molecular processes of living organisms. Core topics include Data Analysis and Research Methods. The programme includes a final-year investigative, outreach, internship or dissertation project. The first year establishes fundamental scientific concepts through Biology 1A, Biology 1B, Chemistry 1 and Science Fundamentals-1X. The second year expands into biological sciences via Fundamental Topics in Biology 2, Genes, Molecules & Cells 2, Core Concepts in Human Biological Sciences 2, Animal Biology, Evolution and Ecology 2, Investigating Human Biological Sciences 2, and Microbiology and Immunology 2. The third year advances knowledge through Biochemistry 3A and Biochemistry 3B. The final year centres on Central Approaches in Biochemistry 4X core alongside options such as Current Topics in Biotechnology 4A, Cell Signalling and Disease 4D, Molecular Basis of Cardiometabolic Disease 4B, and Bioinformatics and Data Analysis using R 4B.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB or BBB (Additional requirements: A-level Chemistry.) IB: 34 (6,5,5) (Additional requirements: HL Chemistry.) Scottish Higher: ABBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher Chemistry at A. Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : BBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : AABB* Additional requirements: Higher Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. Direct entry to Year 2 via University of Glasgow HNC programmes*
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for Biochemistry (C700) at the University of Glasgow for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 98%
- Left higher education: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 40%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 205 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 7%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 76%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 72%
- Baccalaureate: 6%
- Access course: 11%
- Other HE qualification: 9%
- Other qualifications: 2%
Modules
- Biology 1A
- Biology 1B
- Chemistry 1
- Science Fundamentals-1X
- Fundamental Topics in Biology 2
- Genes, Molecules & Cells 2
- Core Concepts in Human Biological Sciences 2
- Animal Biology, Evolution and Ecology 2
- Investigating Human Biological Sciences 2
- Microbiology and Immunology 2
- Biochemistry 3A
- Biochemistry 3B
- Life Sciences Investigative Honours Project
- Life Sciences Outreach Honours Project
- Life Sciences Internship Honours Project
- Life Sciences Dissertation Honours Project
- Central Approaches in Biochemistry 4X core
- Current Topics in Biotechnology 4A option
- Cell Signalling and Disease 4D option
- Molecular Basis of Cardiometabolic Disease 4B option
- Plant Molecular Biology 4Y option
- Cell Compartmentalisation 4Y option
- Bioinformatics and Data Analysis using R 4B option
- Mitochondrial Biology 4C option
- Molecular and Cellular Microbiology 4Y option
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Biochemistry at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £36,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
What do graduates of Biochemistry at University of Glasgow do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Biochemistry at University of Glasgow?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Biochemistry at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 194 UCAS points.
Does Biochemistry at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Biochemistry at University of Glasgow?
98% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.