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BSc (Hons) Biochemistry

Northumbria University Newcastle, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Biochemistry provides a foundation to our 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. The Biochemistry degree offered here at Northumbria University provides a foundation to our understanding of all cellular life. 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 €¢ Food and nutrition industries €¢ Healthcare industry €¢ Research and academia The placement option on the course, which takes place between the second and final years, has allowed our students to work alongside industry leaders such as GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Proctor & Gamble.

General Eligibility

120 UCAS Tariff points From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

  • Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry (Core)

  • Principles of Chemical Structure (Core)

  • Cell Biology and Genetics (Core)

  • Practical Skills (Core)

  • Introduction to Biological and Medicinal Chemistry (Core)

  • Practical and Professional Skills for Chemists (Core)

  • Academic Language Skills for Applied Sciences (Core – for International and EU students only)

2 Year 2

  • Molecular Biology and Genetics (Core)

  • Human Metabolism (Core)

  • Bioinformatics and Molecular Biology (Core)

  • Organic Chemistry (Core)

  • Analytical Methods (Core)

  • Bioscience Research & Analysis (Core)

3 Year 3

  • Study Abroad (Optional)

  • Industrial Placement Year (Optional)

  • Year in International Business (This is made up of modules studied in Newcastle (Semester 1) & Amsterdam (Semester 2) - Optional)

  • Year in International Multidisciplinary Innovation (4 modules studied in Amsterdam (Semester 1) & Newcastle (Semester 2) - Optional)

4 Year 4

  • Biomedical and Biological Sciences Research Project (Core)

  • Advanced Analytical Techniques (Core)

  • Genomics (Optional)

  • Natural Product and Medicinal Chemistry (Core)

  • Industrial Biochemistry and Biocatalysis (Optional)

  • Current Topics in Biochemistry (Core)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79
International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

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