MSci Biochemistry
About this course
MSci in Biochemistry, a five-year integrated Master's programme. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Statistics, Data Analysis and Clinical Skills. Students study immunology, microbiology and pharmacology in the first two years before specialising in biochemistry. The final year centres on an extended research project culminating in a thesis.
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Entry requirements
A level: Standard entry requirements *: Year 1 entry: BBB (Chemistry and Biology/Human Biology, GCSE Maths 6/B, GCSE English Language 6/B or English Literature 6/B) Year 2 entry: ABB (Chemistry and Biology/Human Biology, GCSE Maths 6/B, GCSE English Language 6/B or English Literature 6/B) IB: Standard entry requirements *: Year 1 entry: 32 (Chemistry HL5, Biology HL5. Maths SL5 and English SL5) Year 2 entry: 32 (Chemistry and Biology, one at HL6, the other at HL5. Maths SL5 and English SL5)
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 35%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 2%
- South East: 2%
- Scotland: 89%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Modules
- Being a Biomolecular Scientist 1
- Cells & their Molecules
- Organisms & Disease
- Bio-Organic Chemistry
- Use & Abuse of Drugs in Society
- Pharmaceutical Sciences & Drug Development
- Being a Biomolecular Scientist 2
- Introduction to Biochemistry
- Introduction to Immunology
- Introduction to Microbiology
- Introduction to Pharmacology
- Being a Biomolecular Scientist 3
- Fundamental Biochemistry
- Biomedical Biochemistry
- Being a Biomolecular Scientist 4
- Advanced Biochemistry
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Biochemistry Project & Thesis
- Research Topics in Biochemistry
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Biochemistry at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £37,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
What do graduates of MSci Biochemistry at University of Strathclyde do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Biochemistry at University of Strathclyde?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Biochemistry at University of Strathclyde?
The average entrant had 202 UCAS points.
Does MSci Biochemistry at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MSci Biochemistry at University of Strathclyde?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.