Medical Biochemistry
UCAS Code: C741
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Including Chemistry and another science subject. Critical Thinking and General Studies excluded. We accept the following: • Science subjects: biology, human biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics. • Science-related subjects: computing, environmental science, food science, geography, geology, PE, psychology, science in society, statistics, use of mathematics. Applicants taking a Science A-level (in England) will be required to achieve a pass in the practical element in addition to the standard A-level grade requirement. GCSE: Grade 6 (B) or above at GCSE Maths and Grade 4 (C) or above at GCSE English.
Pass 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3, graded at D45M0P0 to D39M6P0 including distinctions in Chemistry and Biology or Maths. We accept Access courses in Applied Science. We will also consider (depending on subject content): • Biochemical Sciences • Biological and Environmental Science • Biological and Health Science • Biological Sciences • Biosciences • Combined Sciences • Environmental Science • Life and Biological Science • Life Science • Medical and Health Science Professions • Natural Sciences • Physical & Natural Sciences.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Including Chemistry plus another science subject. Global Perspectives excluded. When an applicant is taking Global Perspectives this can be considered alongside Pre-U subjects and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. This would be D3/M1/M1 and grade D3 in Global Perspectives (BSc applicants) or D3/D3/M1 and grade D3 in Global Perspectives (MBiol applicants).
Applicants offering an EPQ or IPQ qualification will receive a standard offer, as shown above, plus an alternative offer. The alternative offer would be ABB plus grade A in EPQ / IPQ. Subject-specific requirements are still valid.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
(With 18-17 at higher level) including 6 in higher level Chemistry and another science subject at higher level.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2-H2,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3
Including H2 in Chemistry and another science subject at higher level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Plus A/B in A-level Chemistry. The preferred BTEC qualification subject is Applied Science (other subjects may be accepted). BTEC diploma entry requirements: DD plus A/B in A-level Chemistry. The preferred BTEC qualification subject is Applied Science (other subjects may be accepted). Applicants with BTEC Subsidiary Diploma qualifications must normally have at least 2 A-levels and at least one of these should be Chemistry (plus another science or science-related subject depending on the BTEC subject). Applicants with BTEC Subsidiary Diploma qualifications must normally have at least 2 A2 levels and at least one of these should be Chemistry (and possibly another science subject depending on the BTEC subject).
Advanced Higher: 5 x Highers AABBB with AA-AB in 2 Advanced Highers including Chemistry and another science subject. Critical Thinking and General Studies excluded. We accept the following science subjects: biology, human biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics. Science-related subjects: PE, geography, use of mathematics, psychology, statistics, geology and computing Scottish Higher: Scottish Highers not accepted on their own.
UCAS Tariff
We've calculated how many Ucas points you'll need for this course.
You may also need to…
Attend an interview
Perform an audition
About this course
This course has alternative study modes. Contact the university to find out how the information below might vary.
Our programme will offer you a detailed scientific knowledge of medical biochemistry through modules in protein folding disease, oncology and immunology. You will develop a strong understanding of the importance of biochemistry in understanding the causes and potential cures for human disease, alongside research and experimental skills.
Biochemistry is the endeavour to understand life in molecular detail. You will be taught by experts at the forefront of their research field, and together we will develop the theoretical knowledge, practical, problem-solving and analytical skills critical to your development as a scientist. These subject-specific and transferable skills are highly valued by employers.
Our integrated Masters offers you an additional year of specialist training. You’ll develop tailored biochemistry skills and undertake an extended project embedded in the research laboratory of one our internationally renowned academics.
You will be able to make an impact with this degree as medical biochemistry looks at the structure and function of living things in relation to their application to medicine, covering biochemistry topics but with a focus on areas relating to human health and diseases. Consequently, it has had huge medical and societal impact by both improving our fundamental understanding of complex diseases such as cancer, but also by developing effective medicines and technologies to facilitate their discovery. Examples include deducing the molecular bases of diseases, the development of next generation DNA sequencing and the use of antibodies as highly effective medicines. In the future, medical biochemistry will play a vital role in combating the effects of global warming, including designing vaccines and treatments to combat emerging viruses.
**Course highlights:**
- Our innovative, integrated course design, with dedicated biochemistry modules in years 1 and 2, allows the development deep discipline-specific knowledge from day one.
- You will learn from experts whose research directly influences their teaching.
- Help transition to higher education by meeting your personal tutor at least 20 times in year 1.
- Systematic knowledge and skills development in biochemistry, biotechnology, microbiology and cell- and molecular-biology.
- Secure and enhance your theoretical knowledge with six hours of practicals per week in year 1 and 2 and conduct your own independent research project in your final year.
- Develop a wide-range of transferable skills including the ability to think rationally and scientifically, to analyse and understand data, solve problems and to communicate effectively.
The Uni
University of Leeds
Faculty of Biological Sciences
What students say
We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.
How do students rate their degree experience?
The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.
Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry
Teaching and learning
Assessment and feedback
Resources and organisation
Student voice
Who studies this subject and how do they get on?
Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)
After graduation
The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.
Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry
What are graduates doing after six months?
This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.
Top job areas of graduates
Around 2,500 graduates got degrees in this demanding but valuable subject last year. Graduates who want a career in research usually take postgraduate qualifications - over a third of graduates in the subject took this option - but those who want to start work when they graduate have a lot to choose from. Laboratory work and other jobs in the biosciences are popular, as well as in education, but many biochemistry graduates find their way into the finance industry and as a consequence, graduates from these disciplines are particularly likely to get jobs in London and the South East.
What about your long term prospects?
Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.
Biosciences
The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.
£21k
£26k
£28k
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.
Explore these similar courses...
Same University
Nearby University
Lower entry requirements
Lower entry requirements
Higher entry requirementsHigher entry requirementsThis is what the university has told Ucas about the criteria they expect applicants to satisfy; some may be compulsory, others may be preferable.
Have a question about this info? Learn more here
This is the percentage of applicants to this course who received an offer last year, through Ucas.
Have a question about this info? Learn more here
This is what the university has told Ucas about the course. Use it to get a quick idea about what makes it unique compared to similar courses, elsewhere.
Have a question about this info? Learn more here
Course location and department:
This is what the university has told Ucas about the course. Use it to get a quick idea about what makes it unique compared to similar courses, elsewhere.
Have a question about this info? Learn more here
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF):
We've received this information from the Department for Education, via Ucas. This is how the university as a whole has been rated for its quality of teaching: gold silver or bronze. Note, not all universities have taken part in the TEF.
Have a question about this info? Learn more here
This information comes from the National Student Survey, an annual student survey of final-year students. You can use this to see how satisfied students studying this subject area at this university, are (not the individual course).
This is the percentage of final-year students at this university who were "definitely" or "mostly" satisfied with their course. We've analysed this figure against other universities so you can see whether this is high, medium or low.
Have a question about this info? Learn more here
This information is from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).
You can use this to get an idea of who you might share a lecture with and how they progressed in this subject, here. It's also worth comparing typical A-level subjects and grades students achieved with the current course entry requirements; similarities or differences here could indicate how flexible (or not) a university might be.
Have a question about this info? Learn more here
Post-six month graduation stats:
This is from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, based on responses from graduates who studied the same subject area here.
It offers a snapshot of what grads went on to do six months later, what they were earning on average, and whether they felt their degree helped them obtain a 'graduate role'. We calculate a mean rating to indicate if this is high, medium or low compared to other universities.
Have a question about this info? Learn more here
Graduate field commentary:
The Higher Education Careers Services Unit have provided some further context for all graduates in this subject area, including details that numbers alone might not show
Have a question about this info? Learn more here
The Longitudinal Educational Outcomes dataset combines HRMC earnings data with student records from the Higher Education Statistics Agency.
While there are lots of factors at play when it comes to your future earnings, use this as a rough timeline of what graduates in this subject area were earning on average one, three and five years later. Can you see a steady increase in salary, or did grads need some experience under their belt before seeing a nice bump up in their pay packet?
Have a question about this info? Learn more here
