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BSc Biochemistry

Middlesex University

Institution
Middlesex University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Biochemistry
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
144C79AK3
Median salary
£28,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 10 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 100%
  • Learning opportunities: 98%
  • Assessment and feedback: 90%
  • Academic support: 95%
  • Organisation and management: 90%
  • Learning resources: 87%
  • Student voice: 93%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 65%
  • Left higher education: 30%
  • 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: 60%
  • Working and studying: 15%
  • Further study: 5%
  • Unemployed: 20%

Most common jobs

  • Secretarial and related occupations: 15%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
  • Sports and fitness occupations: 15%
  • Sales occupations: 10%
  • Therapy professionals: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 60%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 45%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • East Midlands: 1%
  • West Midlands: 2%
  • East of England: 17%
  • London: 67%
  • South East: 9%
  • South West: 3%

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%
  • Access course: 15%
  • Foundation course: 10%
  • Other HE qualification: 15%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Biochemistry at Middlesex University earn?

The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £33,500. The £28,500 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.

What do graduates of BSc Biochemistry at Middlesex University do next?

80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biochemistry at Middlesex University?

100% 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 Middlesex University?

The average entrant had 92 UCAS points.

Does BSc Biochemistry at Middlesex University include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year.

How many students continue on BSc Biochemistry at Middlesex University?

65% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.