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BSc Biochemistry

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
B /79
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction82%
Degree Completion95%
Professional Jobs90%
Meaningful Work90%

Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£30,000
typical starting salary
£26,000
£33,000
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
25%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
5%
06
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Elementary occupations
5%
09
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Sales occupations
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (13403)
13403
Note: 1

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 20 respondents (69% response rate)

78%
Teaching Quality
76%
Assessment & Feedback
71%
Academic Support
80%
Organisation
77%
Learning Resources
69%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Leeds
Average Weekly Rent
£135
Est. Annual Total£11,760
🎉7% 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

96-111
6%
112-127
16%
128-143
17%
144-159
25%
160-175
23%
176-191
3%
192-207
3%
208-223
2%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
97%
Other HE
3%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (13403)

13403

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

40%
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

72%Information Technology
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
90%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
100%
Career On Track