BSc Biochemistry
About this course
BSc Hons in Biochemistry, a biochemistry degree focused on the cellular, molecular and chemical interactions within living systems. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Taught jointly by the Biomedical and Life Sciences and Chemistry departments, the course culminates in an independent research project. The first year covers core foundations through modules such as Fundamentals of Chemistry A, Genetics and Biotechnology, Introduction to Biosciences, Microbes, Pathogens and Immunity, and Molecules to Cells, with optional choices including Foundations of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Science and Fundamentals of Chemistry B. The second year advances into molecular principles with compulsory modules Biochemistry of Cellular Metabolism, Life Cycle of Proteins, and Microbiology and Immunology, alongside options like Cell and Developmental Biology, Drug Design and Development, Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Principles of Chemical Structure Determination, Organic Chemistry, Molecular Genetics, and Pharmacology. The final year centres on Bioinformatics, Biosciences Research Project, and Global Health Challenges. Optional modules in the final year allow students to explore Advanced Drug Design and Development, Advanced Neuroscience - Circuits and Systems, Medicinal and Biological Applications of Organic Chemistry, Strategies in Chemical Synthesis, Biology of Ageing, Cancer Biology and Therapeutics, Cell Signalling in Health and Disease, Ethics in Biomedicine, and Medical Genetics and Clinical Immunology.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB. This should include Biology and Chemistry. IB: 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 6 in HL Biology and 6 in HL Chemistry
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 96%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Further study: 40%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 35%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 47%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 13%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Chemistry A
- Genetics and Biotechnology
- Introduction to Biosciences
- Microbes, Pathogens and Immunity
- Molecules to Cells
- Foundations of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Science
- Fundamentals of Chemistry B
- Biochemistry of Cellular Metabolism
- Life Cycle of Proteins
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Cell and Developmental Biology
- Drug Design and Development
- Fundamentals of Neuroscience
- Principles of Chemical Structure Determination
- Organic Chemistry
- Molecular Genetics
- Pharmacology
- Bioinformatics
- Biosciences Research Project
- Global Health Challenges
- Advanced Drug Design and Development
- Advanced Neuroscience - Circuits and Systems
- Medicinal and Biological Applications of Organic Chemistry
- Strategies in Chemical Synthesis
- Biology of Ageing
- Cancer Biology and Therapeutics
- Cell Signalling in Health and Disease
- Ethics in Biomedicine
- Medical Genetics and Clinical Immunology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biochemistry at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £40,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Biochemistry at Lancaster University 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 Lancaster University?
91% 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 Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Biochemistry at Lancaster University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.