BSc Biochemistry
About this course
BSc Honours in Biochemistry. The programme covers the chemical processes occurring in cells from bacteria to humans, including infectious disease and therapeutic mechanisms. The degree also includes core bioscience concepts and laboratory skills, and is available as a four-year MSci option with an additional year of research experience.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 96%: 157 offers from 164 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 68%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 30%
- North West: 20%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 15%
- East Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 15%
- South East: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 95%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Molecules of Life
- Infectious threats
- Core Skills In Biosciences
- Core Concepts in Biosciences
- Therapeutic Mechanisms
- Cells to Systems
- Essential Bioscience Skills
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biochemistry at Newcastle University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £42,000. The £31,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biochemistry at Newcastle University?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biochemistry at Newcastle University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Biochemistry at Newcastle University?
96% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 157 offers from 164 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Biochemistry at Newcastle University accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
Does BSc Biochemistry at Newcastle University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biochemistry at Newcastle University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.