MBiol Biochemistry
About this course
MBiol (Hons) in Biochemistry. Core topics include Research Methods and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course concludes with an independent research project in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points overall with no score less than 4 including 6 in Higher Level Biology and 5 in Higher Level Chemistry or pass the IB Diploma plus 6,5,5 in 3 HL subjects with 6 in Higher Level Biology and 5 in Higher Level Chemistry. BTEC: D*DD in Applied Science with a selection of preferred units in Biology and Chemistry, to include Distinction in Units 1 or 5 (Principles and Applications of Science I and II).
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MBiol Biochemistry (C703) at the University of Liverpool for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is ABB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 38 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 3%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 25%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 10%
- North West: 65%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- South East: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 92%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- BIOLOGY CORE CONCEPTS
- ORIGINS, SPECIALISATIONS, CHALLENGES AND THERAPEUTICS
- INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL SKILLS IN BIOSCIENCES I
- FROM INDIVIDUALS TO ECOSYSTEM
- STUDY AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS TUTORIALS
- INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL SKILLS IN BIOSCIENCES 2
- GENETICS & IMMUNOLOGY FOR BIOSCIENCES
- INTERMEDIARY PRACTICAL SKILLS IN BIOSCIENCES
- ADVANCED PRACTICAL SKILLS IN BIOMOLECULAR AND DRUG INTERACTIONS
- ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS TUTORIALS
- CELLULAR BASIS OF HEALTH AND DISEASE
- METABOLISM
- CHEMISTRY FOR BIOSCIENCES
- FURTHER CHEMISTRY FOR LIFE SCIENCES
- CELLULAR AND SYSTEMS PHYSIOLOGY
- DRUG DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT
- MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS
- RESEARCH PROJECT
- INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF WORK
- RESEARCH METHODS
- APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY
- MOLECULAR SYSTEMS BIOLOGY
- STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY
- INFORMATION PROCESSING BY CELL SIGNALLING NETWORKS IN HEALTH AND DISEASE
- GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
- RESEARCH PROJECT
- BIOLOGICAL DATA SKILLS
- BIOLOGICAL DATA SKILLS (OFF-CAMPUS)
- INFORMATICS FOR LIFE SCIENCES
- RESEARCH INTERNSHIP
- INFORMATICS FOR LIFE SCIENCES (OFF-CAMPUS)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MBiol Biochemistry at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £41,000. 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 MBiol Biochemistry at University of Liverpool do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MBiol Biochemistry at University of Liverpool?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MBiol Biochemistry at University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Does MBiol Biochemistry at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MBiol Biochemistry at University of Liverpool?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.