MSci Biochemistry
About this course
MSci in Biochemistry, a biochemistry degree within the biochemistry subject area. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Research Methods. The course concludes in the final year with a seven month research project, and students can specialise in areas such as immunology and infection, systems biology, cancer, structural biology and drug design, cellular biophysics and neuroscience in the third year. The first year covers foundational principles through Biological Chemistry, Cell Biology, Enzymes and Metabolism, Molecular Biology, and Core Skills for Life Scientists. The second year progresses with Structural Biology, Genes and Genomics, Integrative Cell Biology, Protein Science, Bioinformatics, Programming and Statistics, Tutored Dissertation, and I-Explore. Optional modules in the second year include Computational 'Omics, Topics in Biotechnology, Challenges in Cell Biology, and Applied Molecular Biochemistry.
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Entry requirements
AAA -- to include: A in Chemistry; A in Biology, Mathematics or Physics; A in a third subject (A-levels), 38 points -- to include: 6 in Chemistry at higher level; 6 in Biology, Mathematics or Physics at higher level (International Baccalaureate)
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What students say
Based on about 89 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 155 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 27 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 30%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 55%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 10%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 150 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 74%
- Baccalaureate: 26%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biological Chemistry
- Cell Biology
- Enzymes and Metabolism
- Molecular Biology
- Core Skills for Life Scientists
- Structural Biology
- Genes and Genomics
- Integrative Cell Biology
- Protein Science
- Bioinformatics, Programming and Statistics
- Tutored Dissertation
- I-Explore
- Computational 'Omics
- Topics in Biotechnology
- Challenges in Cell Biology
- Applied Molecular Biochemistry
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Biochemistry at Imperial College London earn?
The median salary is £36,500 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £49,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £71,000. The £49,000 median after five years is £16,000 more than the UK median for Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
What do graduates of MSci Biochemistry at Imperial College London do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Biochemistry at Imperial College London?
90% 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 Imperial College London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 200 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MSci Biochemistry at Imperial College London?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.