BSc Biochemistry
About this course
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry, a biochemistry degree focusing on the molecular basis of health and disease within the life sciences. Core topics include Research Methods. Students can undertake an optional industrial placement year or study abroad period, and the course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. The first year establishes core foundations through compulsory modules such as Becoming a Bioscientist: Core Skills, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Fundamentals of Chemistry for Biochemists 1, Becoming a Bioscientist: Biochemical Skills, Genetics, and Cells to Organisms. The second year advances practical abilities through compulsory study in Becoming a Bioscientist: Experimental Design and Communication, Biochemical Reactions and Interactions, Becoming a Bioscientist: Research in Action, and Chemical and Structural Biology. Optional modules in the second year allow students to explore Gene Expression in Action, Cell Biology, Molecular Microbiology, The Immune System, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Molecular Biotechnology, Introduction to Bioenterprise, and Medical Genetics. The final year centres on a compulsory Research Project. Optional study in the final year covers Molecular Machinery in Action, Advanced Topics in Biotechnology, Chemistry and Disease, Molecular Recognition, Advanced Topics in Gene Expression, Cancer, Cell and Molecular Biology, Pathogens, Ageing and Regenerative Medicine, Genomics, Advanced Topics in Neuroscience, Haematology and Immunology in Health and Disease, and Trends in Microbiology.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including grade A in Chemistry, plus a second science. We accept the following subjects as a second science: Biology, Further Mathematics, Geology, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics or Statistics. IB: 35 points including 6 in Higher Level Chemistry plus either 5 in another Higher Level science or mathematics subject, or 5 in two Standard Level science or mathematics subjects. We accept the following IB subjects as a second science: Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics (A&A or A&I), Physics BTEC: DDD We consider BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (2016 syllabus) with all 7 mandatory units plus all 5 Chemistry units: 10,13,14,18, and 19. We consider BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (2010 syllabus), please contact us for information on the units we accept.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Biochemistry (C700) at the University of York for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 35%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 25%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 98%
- Other qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Core Skills
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
- Fundamentals of Chemistry for Biochemists 1
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Biochemical Skills
- Genetics
- Cells to Organisms
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Experimental Design and Communication
- Biochemical Reactions and Interactions
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Research in Action
- Chemical and Structural Biology
- Gene Expression in Action
- Cell Biology
- Molecular Microbiology
- The Immune System
- Neuroscience
- Pharmacology
- Molecular Biotechnology
- Introduction to Bioenterprise
- Medical Genetics
- Research Project
- Molecular Machinery in Action
- Advanced Topics in Biotechnology
- Chemistry and Disease
- Molecular Recognition
- Advanced Topics in Gene Expression
- Cancer, Cell and Molecular Biology
- Pathogens
- Ageing and Regenerative Medicine
- Genomics
- Advanced Topics in Neuroscience
- Haematology and Immunology in Health and Disease
- Trends in Microbiology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biochemistry at University of York earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £37,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £46,500. The £37,500 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Biochemistry at University of York 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 at University of York?
94% 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 of York?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 147 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biochemistry at University of York accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Does BSc Biochemistry at University of York include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biochemistry at University of York?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.