Biomolecular Sciences BSc (Hons)
University of Strathclyde
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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University of Strathclyde

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Have an impact on the development of new or improved medicines and the treatment of disease.Why Biomolecular Science at Strathclyde? Ranked in the top 10 in the UK for Biological Sciences (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024).Our courses are underpinned by our strong research base, links with industry, the NHS and international partners.Accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology.Opportunity to study and take part in lab-based research abroad.Choose at the end of Year 2 to ...Read more

Have an impact on the development of new or improved medicines and the treatment of disease.Why Biomolecular Science at Strathclyde? Ranked in the top 10 in the UK for Biological Sciences (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024).Our courses are underpinned by our strong research base, links with industry, the NHS and international partners.Accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology.Opportunity to study and take part in lab-based research abroad.Choose at the end of Year 2 to progress to joint Honours or an Integrated Masters degree in any of the biomolecular sciences.Our MSci programmes are appropriate if you are interested in an academic or research-related career.Your CareerGraduates have found jobs in the development of drugs, food processing, protecting the environment, fighting disease or slowing the ageing process. Recent graduates are working in a variety of positions including research in academia, NHS/private sector laboratory technician, clinical support worker, and in areas such as medical writing, clinical drug trials, medical sales, and production control. The transferable skills you gain will prepare you for a career not only in science but also in areas such as finance, management, marketing, sales, business and media. IBMS accreditation of the BSc Honours in Biomedical Science ensures that this degree meets the academic requirements for registration as a biomedical scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council which is essential if you wish to pursue a career in an NHS laboratory.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
13/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
14th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
32nd
Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry
Drop-out rate
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The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
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The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
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Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Molecular Biology graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Ellysia
23 Nov 23

Great location, plenty of support, and lecturers who seem to enjoy what they teach. Main gripe is not knowing the scheduling until a week before term starts which is stressful..Read more

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Hanna
21 Nov 23

Good location in the city centre..Read more

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Scottish Higher:

AABB - AAAC Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BB Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

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Year 1 entry: BBB (two sciences required, at least one of which must be Biology or Chemistry; GCSE Chemistry and Biology 6/B (if not at A Level); GCSE Maths 6/B, GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B)Year 2 entry: BBB (Chemistry and Biology, GCSE Maths 6/B, and GCSE English Language 6/B or English Literature 6/B)

Chemistry B, Biology/Human Biology, B, Maths and English National 5 B.

Year 2 entry: Chemistry B, Biology B, plus year one entry requirements.

Year 1 entry: 30 (Biology HL5 and Chemistry HL5. Maths SL5 and English SL5.)Year 2 entry: 30 (Chemistry and Biology, one at HL6, the other at HL5. Maths SL5 and English SL5.)

Biology and Chemistry at H2. Mathematics, English, plus 1 other HL subject at H3

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