BSc Biochemistry
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 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, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 85%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 2%
- London: 2%
- South East: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 15%
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 Sunderland earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £33,000. 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 Sunderland 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 University of Sunderland?
90% 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 Sunderland?
The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Does BSc Biochemistry at University of Sunderland include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Biochemistry at University of Sunderland?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.