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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
Biochemistry with Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
University of Bristol
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Biochemistry with Molecular Biology and Biotechnology course at University of Bristol.
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A level
A,A,A
Standard offer: AAA including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Contextual offer: ABB including A in Chemistry and B in another core science/mathematics subject. Please visit: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Bristol. These students are taking Biochemistry with Molecular Biology and Biotechnology or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | A |
| Biology | A |
| Mathematics | A |
| Psychology | B |
| English Literature | A* |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C791
Here's what University of Bristol says about its Biochemistry with Molecular Biology and Biotechnology course.
Biochemists study the molecular basis of life. This underpins our fundamental understanding of human health and disease and also supports applied science like drug discovery, diagnostics and biotechnology. Our Biochemistry course immerses you in ground-breaking research and allows you to develop high-level analytical and problem-solving skills that prepare you for a diverse range of careers. Our broad and varied curriculum currently includes contemporary topics such as molecular genetics, immunology, synthetic biology, drug discovery, recombinant engineering, enzymology, cellular homeostasis, cancer cell biology, developmental biology, and neurobiochemistry.
The first two years of the MSci are identical to our BSc programmes. You can tailor the course to suit your interests by combining your study of biochemistry with a choice of optional units. These include subjects relevant to molecular biology and biotechnology such as infectious disease, microbiology, pharmacology and physiology. Teaching is delivered through a combination of lectures, interactive workshops and small-group tutorials, and we achieve excellent student satisfaction. You are assigned a personal tutor at the start of the course who will usually remain with you throughout your degree.
We focus on the development of your practical and research skills throughout the first two years. As part of your third year, you will also participate in a laboratory-based research training unit which will further develop the skills needed to define and solve research problems.
The centrepiece of the MSci Biochemistry course is an extended research project that allows you to develop in-depth expertise in your area of specialism and acquire the skills required to embark on a research career. You will spend up to 16 weeks on an individual research project under the supervision of one of our research group leaders. This project is complemented by a unit on the wider context of scientific research called Science and Society. You will complete your studies by choosing two advanced units which could include Synthetic Biology, Cell Biology of Development and Disease, and Protein Assemblies and Molecular Machines.
We prepare you for your future career with subject-specific employability and enterprise sessions and the chance to gain research experience in a summer studentship. Recent graduate destinations from our biochemistry programmes include higher degrees such as a PhD, the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology companies, research institutes, the NHS, graduate medicine, teaching, forensics, the civil service, medical publishing, finance, business consultancy, patent law, science communication and more.
Source: University of Bristol
Course details
Qualification
Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
Department
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
Location
Main Site | Bristol
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Biochemistry
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £33,400 per year |
| International | £33,400 per year |
University of Bristol student reviews
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Variety of different societies offered. Lots of polls etc. sent out so seemed to have an interest in student voices. Subsidised food :)
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Excellent night life + gay scene. Also lots of excellent art events (markets, little arthouse cinemas, museums) if you're so inclined. Not crazy-busy, for a city.
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Low-income, and so was offered a lot of additional assistance. Still, Bristol is quite an expensive place to live, so do be wary.
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Welfare services were fantastic with me, fast-tracked my transfer to Student Health Services and got me a same-day appointment. Tutors and lecturers have also, as mentioned, been very supportive and down-to-earth, even in their criticisms.
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Facilities are beautiful, usually very clean. Physics and philosophy buildings have lovely little gardens. Will's Memorial library is gorgeous and makes a very, very cosy study space. Incredibly easy to reserve, borrow, & auto-renew books through the library system. Some 24-hour libraries too, which...
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Bristol
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Bristol students who took the Biochemistry with Molecular Biology and Biotechnology course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
96%
high
Teaching on my course
96%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
94%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
99%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
94%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
99%
high
Learning opportunities
91%
high
Learning opportunities
91%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
90%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
97%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
90%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
97%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
77%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
86%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
56%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
91%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
65%
med
Academic support
96%
high
Academic support
96%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
96%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
95%
high
Organisation and management
96%
high
Organisation and management
96%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
95%
high
How well organised is your course?
96%
high
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
90%
high
Student voice
90%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
86%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
95%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
90%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Bristol. These students are taking Biochemistry with Molecular Biology and Biotechnology or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Bristol graduates who took Biochemistry with Molecular Biology and Biotechnology - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
70%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
94%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Natural and social science professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
10%
Finance Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Bristol graduates who took Biochemistry with Molecular Biology and Biotechnology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£26.1k
First year after graduation
£29.6k
Third year after graduation
£40.2k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Biochemistry with Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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