BSc Biochemistry
About this course
BSc in Biochemistry, a biochemistry degree focused on the molecular and cellular foundations of living systems. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, and Research Methods. Students can choose to extend their studies to a four-year degree with an industrial placement year. The first year establishes fundamental knowledge through compulsory modules such as Biochemistry 1, Biochemistry 2, Foundations of Life, and Year 1: Foundations of Programming and Data Handling. The second year progresses into specialized study via compulsory modules including Principles of Biomolecular Structure and Function, Molecular Biology, and Practical Skills in Biochemistry, alongside optional topics in areas like cellular regulation and physical chemistry. The final year centers on the Advanced Investigative Project in Molecular Biosciences alongside choices from optional advanced subjects such as Cancer Biology, Computational and Systems Biology, and Mechanisms of Molecular Machines.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA (Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics required.) IB: 38 points (A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects to include Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematic, with no higher level score below 5. The course will accept either ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level.)
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What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 65%
- South East: 20%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 88%
- Baccalaureate: 9%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biochemistry 1
- Biochemistry 2
- Foundations of Life
- Organisms, Evolution and Ecology
- Year 1: Fundamental Scientific Skills and Grand Challenges
- Year 1: Foundations of Programming and Data Handling
- Molecular Cell Biology
- Cells to Organisms
- Practical and Computational Biomolecular Structure and Function
- Principles of Biomolecular Structure and Function
- Molecular Biology
- Practical Skills in Biochemistry
- Microbial Metabolism and its Regulation
- Eukaryotic Metabolism and Regulation
- Intermediate Cell Biology: Cell Signalling and Regulation
- Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences
- Chemistry of Biologically Important Molecules
- Advanced Investigative Project in Molecular Biosciences
- Mechanisms of Molecular Machines
- Molecular Mechanisms in Human Disease and Biotechnology
- Computational and Systems Biology
- Cancer Biology
- Molecular Mechanisms of Gene Expression and Regulation
- Specialist Research Project in Multi-Omics and Data Science
- Specialist Research Project in Protein Structure and Function
- Advanced Molecular Biology of Protein Regulatory Networks
- Membrane Trafficking and Mechanisms of Disease
- Life in extreme environments
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biochemistry at University College London earn?
The median salary is £31,500 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £43,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £62,500. The £43,000 median after five years is £10,000 more than the UK median for Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Biochemistry at University College London do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biochemistry at University College London?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biochemistry at University College London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 175 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Biochemistry at University College London?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.