SOC 2020 · 2113
Biochemists and biomedical scientists
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Eligible
This occupation appears on Appendix Skilled Occupations.
Salary floor
£45,900
The going rate, £45,900, is the higher of the two.
Shortage lists
Not listed
This code is on neither the Immigration Salary List nor the Temporary Shortage List.
Salary the job must pay
A Skilled Worker job must pay at least the higher of the general threshold and the going rate for its occupation code.
Going rate (standard)
£45,900
General threshold
£41,700
Visa thresholds from
Minimum for this role
£45,900
Home Office going rates from
New entrants and some other cases can use 70% of the going rate, £33,400, subject to the lower general threshold of £33,400.
What this occupation actually pays
ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, full-time gross annual pay.
- UK pay for this occupation
- Going rate£45,900
- General threshold£41,700
View these figures as a table
| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £30,985 |
| 25th | £37,637 |
| 50th | £47,892 |
| 75th | £56,662 |
| Going rate | £45,900 |
| General threshold | £41,700 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | £30,985 | £37,637 | £47,892 | £56,662 | — |
| East 2025 | — | — | £54,211 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £42,502 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £52,191 | — | — |
| North West 2025 | — | — | £47,640 | — |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Biochemists and biomedical scientists examine and investigate the chemical processes of living organisms, including their inter-relationships, environments and diseases, and perform laboratory tests on tissue, blood and other samples to diagnose diseases, toxins or health conditions.
Typical tasks
studies the chemical form, structure, composition and function of living organisms
identifies and studies the chemical substances, including microbial infections, involved in physiological processes and the progress of disease
performs tests to study physiological and pathological characteristics within cells and other organisms
researches the effects of internal and external environmental factors on the life processes and other functions of living organisms
performs tests to help clinicians diagnose and treat various conditions, evaluates existing treatments and researches new ways to treat diseases
researches, develops and quality checks new products in the pharmaceuticals, food production and agricultural Industries
Entry routes and qualifications
Entrants usually possess a degree. Entry may also be possible with an appropriate BTEC/SQA award, an HNC/NHD, or other academic qualifications. Further specialist training is provided on the job. Some employers may expect entrants to hold a postgraduate qualification or gain professional qualifications.