Biochemistry with Industrial Placement MBio
About this course
MBio in Biochemistry with Industrial Placement, a biochemistry degree focusing on proteins, nucleic acids, gene control and cell function. This RSB-accredited programme includes an industrial placement year, allowing students to undertake an extended final year research project in industry.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Biology and Chemistry IB: 36 including 5 in HL Biology and 5 in HL Chemistry
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 98%: 57 offers from 58 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 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 (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 15%
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: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- This course is accredited at advanced level by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Graduates can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after two years of practice, rather than the usual three years, due to the significant research experience acquired.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Biochemistry with Industrial Placement MBio 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 Biochemistry with Industrial Placement MBio at University of Warwick do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Biochemistry with Industrial Placement MBio at University of Warwick?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Biochemistry with Industrial Placement MBio at University of Warwick?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 174 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for Biochemistry with Industrial Placement MBio at University of Warwick?
98% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 57 offers from 58 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is Biochemistry with Industrial Placement MBio at University of Warwick accredited?
Yes. This course is accredited at advanced level by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Graduates can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after two years of practice, rather than the usual three years, due to the significant research experience acquired.
Does Biochemistry with Industrial Placement MBio at University of Warwick include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on Biochemistry with Industrial Placement MBio at University of Warwick?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.