BSc Biochemistry
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry, covering the molecular processes underlying living organisms. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. A placement year is available after the second year. The final-year research project can be lab-based, data-driven, business-focused, or science communication oriented.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB including Biology grade B AND Chemistry grade B or Applied Science Double Award at BB, including the practical endorsement of any science qualifications taken. IB: 120 tariff points, Typically H5, H6, H6, including Chemistry and Biology 5 at HL
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Biochemistry (C700) at the University of Kent for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is BBB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 30%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 35%
- London: 25%
- South East: 30%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Bioscience Skills: Introduction to Experimental Techniques and Data Analysis
- Molecules of Life
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- The Chemistry of Life
- Bioscience Skills: Advancing Experimental Techniques and Data Analysis
- From Cells to Evolution
- Molecular Genetics
- Bioscience Skills: Developing as an Independent Scientist
- Cellular Organisation and Processes
- Metabolism and Metabolic Regulation
- The Microbial World
- Immunology
- Neuroscience
- Research Project
- Proteins: Structure, Function and Analysis
- Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
- Neuroscience
- Frontiers in Virology and Immunology
- Cancer Biology and Therapy
- Applied Bioinformatics and Genomics
- Biology of Ageing
- Science Communication & Public Engagement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biochemistry at University of Kent earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £40,000. The £33,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Biochemistry at University of Kent 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 Kent?
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 at University of Kent?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 99 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Biochemistry at University of Kent?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.