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BSc Biochemistry

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
C /66
Graduate Salary£24,500
Satisfaction91%
Degree Completion100%
Professional Jobs75%
Meaningful Work45%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£24,500
typical starting salary
£23,000
£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
30%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Elementary occupations
10%
04
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
05
Process, plant and machine operatives
10%
06
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Administrative occupations
5%
08
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
5%
09
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
0%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (13402)
13402
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (89% response rate)

94%
Teaching Quality
84%
Assessment & Feedback
69%
Academic Support
96%
Organisation
98%
Learning Resources
92%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Sheffield
Average Weekly Rent
£120
Est. Annual Total£10,800
🎉14% 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

144-159
45%
160-175
45%
176-191
10%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
80%
Access
5%
Other HE
5%
Other
5%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (13402)

13402

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

32%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
32%Artistic, literary and media

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
75%
Professional Work
45%
Meaningful Role
55%
Career On Track