Biochemistry BSc (Hons) at Northumbria University

Programme overview

Enrich your understanding of all cellular life. By combining aspects of biology and chemistry, this course studies modern biochemistry at the molecular level, to enable students to understand the biological processes that influence all living organisms. As a Biochemistry graduate, you will leave Northumbria University with the skills to prepare you for a future of life-long learning and a choice of careers, across a variety of scientific discipline areas including: The chemical and pharmaceutical industries

Faculty: School of Geography and Natural Sciences | Duration: 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad | Study mode: full-time (optional placement/sandwich year) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry, Principles of Chemical Structure, Cell Biology and Genetics, Practical Skills, Introduction to Biological and Medicinal Chemistry, Practical and Professional Skills for Chemists; Year 2 core modules: Molecular Biology and Genetics, Human Metabolism, Bioinformatics and Molecular Biology, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Methods, Bioscience Research & Analysis; Year 4 core modules: Biomedical and Biological Sciences Research Project, Advanced Analytical Techniques, Natural Product and Medicinal Chemistry, Current Topics in Biochemistry. Optional modules include Genomics, Industrial Biochemistry and Biocatalysis.

Career pathways

All this provides Northumbria students with a high quality research experience, which is directly applicable to the biochemical discipline area and will enhance future career opportunities for our graduates.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard Offer 112 UCAS Tariff Points. From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. Contextual Admissions 96 UCAS Tariff points. Subject Requirements: Applicants will need A Level Biology and Chemistry with a minimum of grade B in at least one of these subjects, or recognised equivalents. GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths, Statistics, or Physics and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or equivalents. International Qualifications: English Language Requirements: International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*). UCAS code: F115.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK tuition fee for year 1 of 2027/28 entry; later years may rise in line with the fee cap. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,500 a year (2027/28). International tuition fee for year 1 of 2027/28 entry; fees apply to every year of study. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Apply through the official page: https://sits.northumbria.ac.uk/live/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=UUSBCH1&code2=0010

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