Biochemistry
About this course
BSc (Honours) or MSci in Biochemistry. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods and Project Management. The programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. Students may take an optional placement year of at least 24 weeks, or follow the MSci route for a fourth year of supervised research.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 104-112 BTEC: DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science with at least one optional chemistry unit e.g. Applications of Inorganic Chemistry (please include units on application). T level: Merit overall from a T level qualification in Science with a Specialism in Technical Laboratory Sciences only with a grade B from the Core Component
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What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 35%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 30%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 230 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 11%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 48%
- East Midlands: 19%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 5%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biochemistry And Genetics
- Demonstrating Professional Skills For Scientists
- Fundamentals Of Life Sciences
- Introducing Professional Skills For Scientists
- Principles Of Chemical Analysis
- Applications Of Analytical Science
- Applying Professional Skills For Scientists
- Developing Professional Skills For Scientists
- Molecular And Cellular Biochemistry
- Immunology And Microbiology
- Organic And Biosynthetic Chemistry
- Undergraduate Sandwich Placement Applied Professional Diploma
- Advanced Analytical Science
- Advanced Professional Skills For Scientists
- Applied Biochemistry
- Research Project
- Advanced Chemical Synthesis
- Advanced Genetics
- Advanced Therapeutics And Personalised Medicine
- Applications Of Data Science
- Medicinal Chemistry And Drug Discovery
- Neurobiology And Neurophysiology
- Pharmacology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Biochemistry at Sheffield Hallam University earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £36,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
What do graduates of Biochemistry at Sheffield Hallam University do next?
65% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Biochemistry at Sheffield Hallam University?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Biochemistry at Sheffield Hallam University?
The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
Is Biochemistry at Sheffield Hallam University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
Does Biochemistry at Sheffield Hallam University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on Biochemistry at Sheffield Hallam University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.