BSc Biochemistry with Study in Industry at University of Bristol

You can enter this course by transferring from any of our other BSc Biochemistry courses following a selection process at the start of your second year. We offer dedicated support to all students who are interested in pursuing an industrial placement, including help with identifying opportunities, preparing your application, CV writing and practice interviews. In your third year, you will undertake a full-time research placement in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries or at a research institute in the UK or overseas.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences  |  Department: Biochemistry  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time, placement year  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The year in Industry placement happens between years two and three. We offer full support to help students identify opportunities and apply for positions.

Career pathways

Biochemistry graduates forge careers in a broad range of scientific and related disciplines, including in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, medical and agricultural research establishments, and scientific and medical publishing. More than one third of our graduates undertake further training and gain a higher degree in biochemistry or a related science, or go on to study in areas such as medicine.

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