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UndergraduateMaster of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C701

Biochemistry

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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4 yearsDuration
£30,700Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the Msci (Hon) Biochemistry at Newcastle University. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. This integrated Master's degree equips you with the advanced knowledge and practical skills needed for a postgraduate career in biochemistry. You’ll study a wide range of organisms, from bacteria all the way up to humans, and complete an extended laboratory-based research project to advance your research skills to a professional level. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Molecular Biology Fundamentals
Protein Structure and Function
Metabolic Pathways and Regulation
Enzymology and Catalysis
Biochemical Research Methods
Advanced Analytical Techniques
Cellular Signalling and Gene Expression
Extended Research Project
UCAS Code:C701
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

AAB including Biology or Chemistry, plus at least one from: Mathematics or Further Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; Biology; or Chemistry. Use of Mathematics, World Development, communication and Culture and Critical Thinking not accepted. GCSE Chemistry, Biology (minimum grade A or 7)or Combined Science (minimum grade AA or 77) required if Biology and Chemistry are not offered at A or AS level.

International Baccalaureate

34 points

34 points with Biology or Chemistry and another science at Higher Level grade 5 or above. We regard Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Biology and Chemistry as acceptable science subjects. Standard Level Chemistry and Biology required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,700

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£122,800

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Newcastle University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,500£25,000£30,000
3 years£20,500£24,000£32,500
5 years£31,500£35,000£43,500

UK subject average: £25,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£25,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 37% above UK average salary
This course
£35,000
UK average
£25,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £11,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-05). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
15%Studying
5%Work & Study
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
95%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
71%
Academic support
73%
Organisation and management
86%
Learning resources
97%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Newcastle University

Newcastle University offers Biochemistry as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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