MBiochem Biochemistry
About this course
MBiochem (Hons) in Biochemistry, a biochemistry degree within the biological and medicinal sciences. Core topics include Research Methods. The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and includes an option to add a Year in Industry or Year Abroad. The first year covers foundational concepts through Becoming a Bioscientist: Core Skills, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, and Fundamentals of Chemistry for Biochemists 1. The second year focuses on experimental methods and interactions through Becoming a Bioscientist: Experimental Design & Communication, Biochemical Reactions & Interactions, and Chemical and Structural Biology, with optional modules covering topics such as Cell Biology, Molecular Microbiology, and Pharmacology. The third year centres on practical investigation through the compulsory Group Research Project alongside optional choices spanning Molecular Machinery in Action, Pathogens, and Genomics. The fourth year concludes with advanced postgraduate training through the Research Project, Research Skills, and Research Proposal.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA 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: 36 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 2 UCAS decisions for MBiochem Biochemistry (C706) at the University of York for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
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 35 students who started
- A levels: 100%
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 & Communication
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Research in Action
- Biochemical Reactions & Interactions
- Chemical and Structural Biology
- Gene Expression in Action
- Cell Biology
- Molecular Microbiology
- The Immune System
- Neuroscience
- Pharmacology
- Molecular Biotechnology
- Introduction to Bioenterprise
- Medical Genetics
- Group 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
- Research Project
- Research Skills
- Research Proposal
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MBiochem 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 MBiochem Biochemistry at University of York do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MBiochem Biochemistry at University of York?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MBiochem Biochemistry at University of York?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 154 UCAS points.
Is MBiochem Biochemistry at University of York accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Does MBiochem 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 MBiochem Biochemistry at University of York?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.