BSc Biochemistry
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 54%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 29%
- London: 39%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biochemistry at University of Hertfordshire earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £37,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Biochemistry at University of Hertfordshire do next?
80% 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 Hertfordshire?
83% 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 Hertfordshire?
The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Does BSc Biochemistry at University of Hertfordshire include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biochemistry at University of Hertfordshire?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.