BSc Biochemistry with Integrated Foundation Year
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 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 10%
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 with Integrated Foundation Year 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 with Integrated Foundation Year 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 with Integrated Foundation Year 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 with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Sunderland?
The average entrant had 68 UCAS points.
Does BSc Biochemistry with Integrated Foundation Year 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 with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Sunderland?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.