MBiochem Biochemistry (Molecular and Cellular)
About this course
MBiochem in Biochemistry (Molecular and Cellular), a biochemistry degree focused on biological processes at the molecular level. Core topics include Research Methods. The fourth year centres on an in-depth research project embedded within an active research group, alongside the production of a review article. The first year covers foundational principles through compulsory modules such as Cellular biochemistry, Molecular biochemistry, Mechanistic biochemistry, Physical biochemistry, and Quantitative biochemistry. The final year is dedicated to advanced training and practical investigation through modules including an in-depth research project and a review article on current research in an area of biochemistry.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including Chemistry and another Science or Mathematics. The A* must be in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology, or a very closely related subject. IB: 39 (including core points) with 7 in HL Chemistry and 6 in two other relevant subjects at HL or SL.
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What students say
Based on about 36 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 66%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 58%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 95 students who started
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 30%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 25%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 45%
- South East: 29%
- South West: 8%
Who gets in
Based on about 105 students who started
- A levels: 99%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Cellular biochemistry
- Molecular biochemistry
- Mechanistic biochemistry
- Physical biochemistry
- Quantitative biochemistry
- This provides the opportunity to be embedded in a research group and carry out an in-depth research project. This is supported by an advanced skills training programme
- Review article on current research in an area of biochemistry of your choice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MBiochem Biochemistry (Molecular and Cellular) at University of Oxford earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £39,500 after 3 years, £48,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,000 and £79,000. The £48,500 median after five years is £15,500 more than the UK median for Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
What do graduates of MBiochem Biochemistry (Molecular and Cellular) at University of Oxford do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MBiochem Biochemistry (Molecular and Cellular) at University of Oxford?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MBiochem Biochemistry (Molecular and Cellular) at University of Oxford?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 201 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MBiochem Biochemistry (Molecular and Cellular) at University of Oxford?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.