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BSc Biochemistry

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
B /76
Graduate Salary£28,000
Satisfaction87%
Degree Completion95%
Professional Jobs80%
Meaningful Work90%

Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£28,000
typical starting salary
£24,500
£30,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Biological Sciences graduates nationally earn £19,000–£35,000 (819 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
45%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
25%
03
Administrative occupations
20%
04
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
10%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (13401)
13401
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (65% response rate)

93%
Teaching Quality
75%
Assessment & Feedback
67%
Academic Support
86%
Organisation
87%
Learning Resources
69%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

York
Average Weekly Rent
£145
Est. Annual Total£12,300
📊3% cheaper than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

112-127
5%
128-143
20%
144-159
30%
160-175
25%
176-191
10%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
95%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (13401)

13401

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

41%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

55%Administrative
40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
22%Conservation and environment

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
60%
Career On Track