BSc Biochemistry with a Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry with a foundation year, for students requiring additional preparation before progressing to the full degree. The foundation year covers chemistry, biology, and mathematics, with one-third dedicated to chemistry including atomic structure and organic chemistry. Study abroad or placement year options are available upon progression to the main degree.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
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: 60%
- Further study: 30%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 50%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 61%
- London: 12%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- FURTHER CHEMISTRY
- FOUNDATIONS IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
- INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY
- INTRODUCTORY MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENTISTS
- FURTHER MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENTISTS
- INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY
- FURTHER BIOLOGY
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biochemistry with a Foundation Year at University of East Anglia earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £38,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Biochemistry with a Foundation Year at University of East Anglia do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biochemistry with a Foundation Year at University of East Anglia?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biochemistry with a Foundation Year at University of East Anglia?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 85 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Biochemistry with a Foundation Year at University of East Anglia?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.