BSc Biological Sciences (Biochemistry)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biological Sciences (Biochemistry), a biological sciences degree focusing on the molecular and biochemical foundations of life processes and health. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Clinical Skills, and Communication & Writing. Students undertake an independent research project in their final year. The first year covers core scientific foundations through Cell Biology, Health and Disease, Chemistry for the Life Sciences, Biological Diversity, and Comparative Physiology. The second year introduces Project and Career Development, Systems Physiology 1, and Molecular and Cellular Biology, alongside optional modules such as Microbiology, Clinical Immunology, and Work Experience in Biology. The final year centers on advanced study through compulsory modules including Research Project, The Biochemistry of Cancer, Clinical Biochemistry, Metabolic Biochemistry, and Genomics & Bioinformatics. Optional modules in the final year include Systems Physiology 2, Pharmacology, Parasitology, and an Extension Module in Biological Sciences.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 96 - 104 A-level: CCC - must include A-Level Biology, Human Biology or Chemistry and A-Level in another science, Maths or Statistics A-level: BCC - must include A Level Biology, Human Biology or Chemistry BTEC National Extended Diploma: MMM/DMM T-level: Pass (C or above)
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
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: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Animal care and control services: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 465 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 62%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 2%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 11%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- A degree: 10%
- Other qualifications: 25%
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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Cell Biology
- Health and Disease
- Chemistry for the Life Sciences
- Biological Diversity
- Comparative Physiology
- Project and Career Development
- Systems Physiology 1
- Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Microbiology
- Clinical Immunology
- Work Experience in Biology
- Optional modules offered by the Centre for Academic English and Skills/Institute of Education
- Research Project
- The Biochemistry of Cancer
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Metabolic Biochemistry
- Genomics & Bioinformatics
- Systems Physiology 2
- Pharmacology
- Parasitology
- Extension Module in Biological Sciences
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences (Biochemistry) at University of Worcester earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £32,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences (Biochemistry) at University of Worcester do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biological Sciences (Biochemistry) at University of Worcester?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biological Sciences (Biochemistry) at University of Worcester?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 89 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biological Sciences (Biochemistry) at University of Worcester 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).
How many students continue on BSc Biological Sciences (Biochemistry) at University of Worcester?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.