2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists

In short

• ONS unit group 2113, in minor group 211 (Natural and social science professionals) and major group 2 (Professional occupations).
• Appendix Skilled Occupations (figures as at 3 August 2026, re-checked 26 October 2026): On the list: Table 1, Table 2.
• Going rate as the tables print it:
  • Table 1, Going rate (SW – options A and D): £45,900 (£23.54 per hour)
  • Table 2, Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU): £35,100 (£18.00 per hour)

What the ONS says

Description

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 entry routes

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.

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

Related job titles

• Clinical technologist
• Endocrinologist
• Histopathologist
• Medical technologist
• Medical researcher

What the Appendix Skilled Occupations says

The Appendix lists this code in the tables below, with the tables’ own caption and the row as printed. Read the full table, and any condition in it, on GOV.UK.

Table 1: Eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates based on median Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) data

SOC 2020 occupation code

2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Biochemists
• Biomedical scientists
• Biotechnologists
• Clinical scientists
• Biochemists and biomedical scientists not elsewhere classified

Going rate (SW – options A and D)

£45,900 (£23.54 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option B)

£41,300 (£21.18 per hour)

80% of going rate (SW – option C)

£36,700 (£18.82 per hour)

70% of going rate (SW – option E)

£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

Yes

Table 2: Eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates based on 25th percentile Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) data

SOC 2020 occupation code

2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists

Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)

2112, 3111, 3319

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Biochemists
• Biomedical scientists
• Biotechnologists
• Clinical scientists
• Biochemists and biomedical scientists not elsewhere classified

Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU)

£35,100 (£18.00 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option G)

£31,600 (£16.21 per hour)

80% of going rate (SW – option H)

£28,100 (£14.41 per hour)

70% of going rate (SW – option J, GTR)

£25,000 (£12.82 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

Yes

Other unit groups in minor group 211

• 2111 Chemical scientists
• 2112 Biological scientists
• 2114 Physical scientists
• 2115 Social and humanities scientists
• 2119 Natural and social science professionals n.e.c.

Sources

Occupation text: Office for National Statistics, SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions of unit groups (file dated 27 August 2026, version V13). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Open Government Licence v3.0. Tables: Home Office, Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations on GOV.UK, page updated 3 August 2026; re-checked against the page updated 8 October 2026 on 26 October 2026, tables unchanged.

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