MSci Biochemistry with Professional Studies
About this course
MSci in Biochemistry. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Data Analysis, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students undertake an extended research project in the final year and complete a professional studies placement.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Chemistry and Biology + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 OR AAA including Chemistry and at least one from Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Biology grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. IB: 34 points overall including 6,6,5 at Higher Level including Chemistry and Biology + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 OR 36 points overall including 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Chemistry and Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Biology grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. If not offered at Higher Level/GCSE, then Standard Level grade 4 in Mathematics and Biology would be accepted.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 76%
- Learning opportunities: 69%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 67%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 74%
- Student voice: 62%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 35%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 65%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Modules
- Structure, Reactivity and Mechanism in Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry
- Fundamentals of Chemistry
- World of Microorganisms
- Genetics and the Molecular Toolbox
- Molecular Basis of Life
- Fundamentals of Microbiology
- Cell Biology
- Advanced Cell Biology
- Experimental Biochemistry
- Microbial Metabolism and Biocatalysis
- Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics 1
- Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics II
- Professional Studies
- Research Project
- Microbiome: Biotechnological applications and ‘Omic manipulations
- Immunology and Immunotherapy
- Biomolecules in Health and Disease
- Research Project (MSci)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Biochemistry with Professional Studies at Queen's University Belfast earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £32,000. The £30,000 median after fifteen months is £2,000 more than the UK median for Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
What do graduates of MSci Biochemistry with Professional Studies at Queen's University Belfast do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Biochemistry with Professional Studies at Queen's University Belfast?
76% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Biochemistry with Professional Studies at Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 169 UCAS points.
Is MSci Biochemistry with Professional Studies at Queen's University Belfast accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Does MSci Biochemistry with Professional Studies at Queen's University Belfast include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on MSci Biochemistry with Professional Studies at Queen's University Belfast?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.