BSc Biochemistry
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 80%: 66 offers from 82 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 30%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Further study: 30%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 50%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 15%
- South East: 50%
- South West: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- A degree: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biochemistry at University of Portsmouth earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £38,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Biochemistry at University of Portsmouth do next?
95% 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 Portsmouth?
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 Portsmouth?
The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Biochemistry at University of Portsmouth?
80% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 66 offers from 82 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Biochemistry at University of Portsmouth accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
Does BSc Biochemistry at University of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.