Biochemistry...Undecided on doing a integrated masters/year in industry

So I'm in my first year and I have the opportunity to add on a extra year onto my degree. Doing Biochemistry/Biology now and I'm undecided on whether to go onto a integrated masters or onto a year in industry or do the straight 3 years.

Im definitely set on doing a masters and I'm undecided about doing a PhD or not. I just want to know if doing a year in industry is worth it and if it will help me get onto a masters ? And the pros and cons of doing an integrated masters. I am unsure because I like the flexibility of doing a separate masters and I would prefer doing it at a better university but I also know that this can be more costly.

So I'm in my first year and I have the opportunity to add on a extra year onto my degree. Doing Biochemistry/Biology now and I'm undecided on whether to go onto a integrated masters or onto a year in industry or do the straight 3 years.
Im definitely set on doing a masters and I'm undecided about doing a PhD or not. I just want to know if doing a year in industry is worth it and if it will help me get onto a masters ? And the pros and cons of doing an integrated masters. I am unsure because I like the flexibility of doing a separate masters and I would prefer doing it at a better university but I also know that this can be more costly.

The experience gained in a year in industry will add massively to your graduate CV.
You would receive undergraduate funding for an intergrated masters (both tuition fee and maintenance loans). Postgraduate funding is currently £12,471 and that is the total amount you would receive no matter the length of your course. This might not even cover your tuition fees and then you would need to think about how you fund your living costs.
Can you do both a year in industry and swap to the integrated masters? Whatever you decide, keep SFE informed of any course changes.

Hi. I'm in my final year of my Biochemistry degree and I completed a year in industry last year.
If I am being totally honest about my experience, I would encourage everyone to do one if you can. I gained so much experience not only in the lab, but also how working in industry is. I am definitely ahead of my peers for that, and I am definitely a better scientist because of it. You also get to understand whether you want to actually stay in science or not, and many of my friends went straight into PhD after because they are so qualified, and don't need the Masters.
I would also say, if you find you don't like the industry, you can easily pivot to something else after your undergraduate. Many employers really like the fact that you took it on yourself to get some experience, and you are more qualified than the other undergraduates even if you're seeking a non-scientific role. There are a lot of transferrable skills, and I would not trade my placement year for anything else. Highly recommend!

A year in industry does sound very interesting from how you explained it . How was the application process like when applying to a year in industry?
As always, thanks for the help !