BSc Biochemistry
About this course
BSc in Biochemistry, a biochemistry degree exploring the molecular foundation of life and biological processes. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods. Students can apply for an additional year in industry to graduate with an accredited industrial variant supported by The Royal Society of Biology. The first year establishes core concepts through compulsory modules such as Chemistry for Biochemists, The Basis of Life, Genes to Proteins, Introduction to Genetics, and Introductory Skills in the Molecular Biosciences, with options in organic chemistry, mathematics, and microbiology. The second year progresses to Enzymes, Metabolism, Health and Disease, The Molecular Cell and Therapeutic Development, Omics and Big Data Biology, Intermediate Skills in the Molecular Biosciences, and Intermediate Skills in Biochemistry, alongside choices in cell biology and medical topics. The final year covers Advanced Topics in Biochemistry and Structural Biology, DNA damage, Enzymes for biofuels, Protein dynamics, Natural product biosynthesis, Protein folding and disease, Advanced Topics in Molecular and Cellular Biology, Membranes, How to build an organelle, Disease Models, Signal Transduction in Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease, Stem Cells, and Advanced Skills in Biochemistry. Optional choices in the final year include a Molecular and Cellular Biology Research Project, a Biotechnology Research Project, and a COVID-19 LAMP Testing Placement.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma entry requirements: DDM plus A/B in A-level Chemistry. The preferred BTEC qualification subject is Applied Science (other subjects may be accepted). IB: 31 overall with 6,6,5 at higher level including Chemistry and another science subject.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Biochemistry (C700) at the University of Leeds for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Media Professionals: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- 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 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 14%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 25%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 24%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started
- A levels: 94%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- This course is accredited at advanced level by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Graduates can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after two years of practice, rather than the usual three years, due to the significant research experience acquired.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Chemistry for Biochemists
- The Basis of Life
- Genes to Proteins
- Introduction to Genetics
- Introductory Skills in the Molecular Biosciences
- Fundamental Organic Chemistry for Biology & Synthesis
- Mathematics for Scientists
- The Diversity of Life
- Introduction to Immunology
- The Microbial World
- Enzymes, Metabolism, Health and Disease
- The Molecular Cell and Therapeutic Development
- Omics and Big Data Biology
- Intermediate Skills in the Molecular Biosciences
- Intermediate Skills in Biochemistry
- Introduction to Drug Design
- Fundamentals of Cell and Cancer Biology
- Human Diseases
- Medical Microbiology
- Advanced Topics in Biochemistry and Structural Biology
- DNA damage
- Enzymes for biofuels
- Protein dynamics
- Natural product biosynthesis
- Protein folding and disease
- Advanced Topics in Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Membranes
- How to build an organelle
- Disease Models
- Signal Transduction in Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease
- Stem Cells
- Advanced Skills in Biochemistry
- Option A
- Molecular and Cellular Biology Research Project
- Option B
- COVID-19 LAMP Testing Placement
- Biotechnology Research Project
- Advanced Topics in Molecular and Cellular Biology 2
- Advanced Cancer Biology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biochemistry at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £46,500. 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 University of Leeds do next?
70% 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 Leeds?
86% 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 Leeds?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biochemistry at University of Leeds accredited?
Yes. This course is accredited at advanced level by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Graduates can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after two years of practice, rather than the usual three years, due to the significant research experience acquired.
Does BSc Biochemistry at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biochemistry at University of Leeds?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.