BSc Biochemistry (with a Foundation Year)
About this course
BSc Hons in Biochemistry (with a Foundation Year), a biochemistry degree centred on foundational preparation for a STEM degree at Lancaster University. The foundation year is studied at the Lancaster University School of Mathematics, located at Cardinal Newman College in Preston, after which students progress to the main campus for their degree.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC. This should include Biology and Chemistry. IB: 26 points overall with 14 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 4 in Biology HL and 4 in Chemistry HL
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Further study: 35%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 35%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Sales occupations: 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 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biochemistry (with a Foundation Year) 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 (with a Foundation Year) at Lancaster University 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 (with a Foundation Year) at Lancaster University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biochemistry (with a Foundation Year) at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 140 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Biochemistry (with a Foundation Year) at Lancaster University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.