BSc Biochemistry
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry BSc (Hons), a biochemistry degree centred on the molecular and chemical foundations of biological systems. Core topics include Data Analysis and Research Methods. The course utilises specialized facilities such as cell culture labs, an analytical science suite containing HPLC and GC-MS equipment, and modern STEM laboratories. The first year covers core subjects through Microbiology and biochemistry, Human anatomy and physiology, Cell biology, and Molecular genetics, introducing cellular organisation, genetics, and foundational chemistry. The second year expands into applied laboratory methods and physiological processes with Pharmacology, Human metabolism, Immunology, and Biochemical techniques. The final year focuses on advanced investigation and contemporary applications through the Biochemistry research project, Systems biology, Genetic engineering, and Clinical biochemistry, culminating in an independent research project.
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Entry requirements
112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths. With Foundation Year: 48 UCAS tariff points including 32 from at least 1 A-level or equivalent. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 74%
- Student voice: 60%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Therapy professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 410 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 51%
- London: 16%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
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: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Silver for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Microbiology and biochemistry
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Cell biology
- Molecular genetics
- Skills in biological science
- Chemistry
- Pharmacology
- Skills in science
- Human metabolism
- Immunology
- Biotechnology
- Protein structure and function
- Biochemical techniques
- Biological chemistry
- Biochemistry research project
- Systems biology
- Innovations in biotechnology
- Genetic engineering
- Clinical biochemistry
- Biology of disease
- Cellular biology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biochemistry at University of Bedfordshire earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £34,500. 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 Biochemistry at University of Bedfordshire do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biochemistry at University of Bedfordshire?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Biochemistry at University of Bedfordshire?
The average entrant had 74 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Biochemistry at University of Bedfordshire?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.