Overview
Biochemistry MSc is one of the routes we place students on most often, and it is offered widely enough that there is usually a fit whatever your profile looks like. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Biochemistry splits your week between lectures and laboratory work, ending in a research project. We currently work with 40 universities on this course across 28 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £18.500 to £39.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
A strong laboratory science with the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries as its main employers. Placement years convert into jobs at a high rate and are the single best thing on an application.
Roles graduates go into
- Research scientist
- Analytical scientist
- Quality control scientist
- Clinical trials associate
- Bioprocess scientist
- Regulatory affairs officer
Where they work
- Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
- Contract research and testing organisations
- University and institute research groups
- NHS laboratories
- Food and agri-science firms
After the course
A doctorate for independent research, or a graduate scheme in industry for the development and quality route.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£18,500 - £39,000