MSci Medical Biochemistry
About this course
MSci in Medical Biochemistry, a biochemistry degree focused on molecular and cellular mechanisms in human health and disease. Core topics include Data Analysis and Research Methods. The course includes an optional foundation year and holds Advanced Accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology. The first year covers core foundations through Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, From Molecules to Cells, and Chemistry for Bioscientists 1. The second year progresses to examine Genome Maintenance & Regulation, Proteins, Cell Metabolism & Metabolic Control, and Chemistry of Biomolecules. The third year builds advanced knowledge through Biochemical Basis of Disease, MSci Project Literature Review and Research Proposal, MSci Experimental Skills Module, and Medical Biochemistry - Essay Paper, alongside optional topics such as Structural Biology, Glycobiology: Glycan Function in Health & Disease, and Advanced Immunology. The final fourth year is dedicated to the MSci Research Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including grades AB in Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics and Mathematics (the Core Sciences)
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What students say
Based on about 61 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 115 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 30 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 25%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 43%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 12%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 140 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 84%
- Baccalaureate: 9%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 5%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
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, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Tutorials Year 1
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- From Molecules to Cells
- Introduction to Laboratory Science
- Introduction to Experimental Biology - Molecular & Cellular Biology
- Writing and Referencing Skills (online unit)
- Body Systems
- Health & Safety online course
- Chemistry for Bioscientists 1
- Chemistry for Bioscientists 2
- History of Biology
- Genes, Evolution and Development
- Introduction to Microbiology and Immunology
- Drugs: From Molecules to Man
- Excitable Cells: the Foundations of Neuroscience
- Science & the Modern World
- Bodies in History: An introduction to the History of Medicine
- Academic Tutorials Year 2
- Molecular and Cellular Biology EDM
- Genome Maintenance & Regulation
- Proteins
- Cell Metabolism & Metabolic Control
- Molecules and Cells in Human Disease
- Science Communication
- Chemistry of Biomolecules
- Biochemistry RSM
- Cellular Biochemistry RSM
- Molecular Medicine RSM
- The Dynamic Cell
- Cell Membrane Structure & Function
- `Omic Technologies & Resources
- Immunology
- Endocrinology
- Clinical Drug Development
- Introduction to Cancer
- Bioethics: Contemporary Issues in Science & Biomedicine
- Academic Tutorials Year 3
- Biochemical Basis of Disease
- MSci Project Literature Review and Research Proposal
- MSci Experimental Skills Module
- Medical Biochemistry - Essay Paper
- Medical Biochemistry - Problem Paper
- Post-Genome Biology
- Structural Biology
- Glycobiology: Glycan Function in Health & Disease
- Advanced Immunology
- Gene Regulation & Disease
- Protein Sorting
- Cell Signalling
- Bioethics: Contemporary Issues in Science & Biomedicine
- Advanced Endocrinology
- Cardiovascular Systems
- Toxins, Toxicants & Toxicity
- Molecular Biology of Cancer
- Stem Cells
- Cell Adhesion
- Immune Response & Disease
- Role of Diagnostics in Medicine
- Introduction to Nanomedicine
- MSci Bioinformatics Tools and Resources
- Computational Approaches to Biology
- MSci Reproducible Data Science
- Chemistry of Biological Processes (E)
- MSci Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Medical Biochemistry at University of Manchester earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £46,500. The £33,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
What do graduates of MSci Medical Biochemistry at University of Manchester do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Medical Biochemistry at University of Manchester?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Medical Biochemistry at University of Manchester?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 171 UCAS points.
Is MSci Medical Biochemistry at University of Manchester 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.
How many students continue on MSci Medical Biochemistry at University of Manchester?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.