BSc Biochemistry
About this course
BSc in Biochemistry, a biochemistry degree examining the molecular basis of life across modern biochemistry. The course features options for a year abroad, an extra-mural placement year, or transfer to a four-year MSci degree, and begins with a shared first year common to biomedical science disciplines. Students can select their final degree path after the first year from options including Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology BSc, Biochemistry BSc, Biomedical Science BSc, Medical Physiology BSc, Molecular Genetics BSc, Neuroscience BSc, and Pharmacology BSc.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. Required subjects: A-level (or equivalent) grade A in Biology and Chemistry. Must include grade A in Biology and Chemistry.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 4 UCAS decisions for BSc Biochemistry (C700) at King's College London for 2027 entry so far: 4 offers. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 77 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 35%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 60%
- South East: 20%
Who gets in
Based on about 145 students who started
- A levels: 83%
- Baccalaureate: 14%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biochemistry at King's College London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £42,000. The £36,000 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Biochemistry at King's College London do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biochemistry at King's College London?
88% 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 King's College London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 164 UCAS points.
Does BSc Biochemistry at King's College London 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 King's College London?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.