MBiochem Biochemistry
About this course
MBiochem (Honours) in Biochemistry, a biochemistry degree focused on the biochemical mechanisms of life processes. Core topics include Research Methods. The course combines undergraduate and postgraduate study into a five-year programme culminating in a final-year laboratory project with a research group. The first year covers the foundations through Biology 1, Biology 2, Introductory Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, and Organic and Biological Chemistry 1. The second year builds on this with Applied Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Organic Chemistry 2. The third year continues with Advanced Biochemistry, Infection and Disease, Gene Regulation, Membranes and Cell Communication, and Protein Structure and Function. The fifth year offers specialised study through Antimicrobials – Mode of Action and Resistance, Metabolic and Clinical Biochemistry, Structure-based Drug Discovery, Molecular Virology, and The CRISPR system for Antiviral Defence and Genome Engineering.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB, including Biology and Chemistry. IB: 36 (HL 6,6,5), including HL6 in Biology and HL6 in Chemistry.
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 98%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
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: 30%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 50%
Most common jobs
- Conservation and environment professionals: 20%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- 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 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 13%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 9%
- South East: 6%
- Scotland: 55%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 15%
- A degree: 5%
Modules
- Biology 1
- Biology 2
- Introductory Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
- Organic and Biological Chemistry 1
- Applied Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Organic Chemistry 2
- Research Methods in Biology
- Advanced Biochemistry
- Infection and Disease
- Gene Regulation
- Membranes and Cell Communication
- Protein Structure and Function
- Antimicrobials – Mode of Action and Resistance
- Metabolic and Clinical Biochemistry
- Structure-based Drug Discovery
- Molecular Virology
- The CRISPR system for Antiviral Defence and Genome Engineering
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MBiochem Biochemistry at University of St Andrews earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £40,500. The £32,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
What do graduates of MBiochem Biochemistry at University of St Andrews 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 at University of St Andrews?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MBiochem Biochemistry at University of St Andrews?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 199 UCAS points.
Does MBiochem Biochemistry at University of St Andrews include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MBiochem Biochemistry at University of St Andrews?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.