BSc Biochemistry
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 25%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 39%
- London: 35%
- South East: 19%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Other HE qualification: 35%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biochemistry at University of Essex earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £35,500. The £29,500 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Biosciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biochemistry at University of Essex 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 Essex?
92% 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 Essex?
The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Biochemistry at University of Essex?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.