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BSc Biochemistry with Placement Year

University of Warwick

About this course

BSc in Biochemistry with Placement Year, a biochemistry degree exploring molecular and cellular processes. This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and includes an integrated placement year.

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Institution
University of Warwick
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Biochemistry with Placement Year
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
C701
Typical offer
A-level AAB
Median salary
£39,500 after 5 years

Entry requirements

A level: AAB including Biology and Chemistry IB: 34 including 5 in HL Biology and 5 in HL Chemistry

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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)

Offer rate 83%: 77 offers from 93 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.

What students say

Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 93%
  • Learning opportunities: 88%
  • Assessment and feedback: 63%
  • Academic support: 87%
  • Organisation and management: 93%
  • Learning resources: 94%
  • Student voice: 69%

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 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 40%
  • Further study: 50%
  • Unemployed: 10%

Most common jobs

  • Natural and social science professionals: 30%
  • Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
  • Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
  • Administrative occupations: 10%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 90%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 55%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 5%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
  • East Midlands: 5%
  • West Midlands: 20%
  • East of England: 5%
  • London: 40%
  • South East: 25%

Who gets in

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 90%
  • Baccalaureate: 15%

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, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Biochemistry with Placement Year at University of Warwick earn?

The median salary is £32,500 after 15 months, £31,500 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £54,500. The £39,500 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.

What do graduates of BSc Biochemistry with Placement Year at University of Warwick 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 Placement Year at University of Warwick?

93% 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 Placement Year at University of Warwick?

The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.

What is the offer rate for BSc Biochemistry with Placement Year at University of Warwick?

83% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 77 offers from 93 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.

Is BSc Biochemistry with Placement Year at University of Warwick 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 BSc Biochemistry with Placement Year at University of Warwick include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BSc Biochemistry with Placement Year at University of Warwick?

100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.