MSci Biochemistry
About this course
MSci Honours in Biochemistry, a four-year integrated master's degree. The qualification includes a fourth year of advanced study at master's level. Core modules include Molecules of Life, Infectious threats, Core Skills In Biosciences, Core Concepts in Biosciences, Therapeutic Mechanisms, Cells to Systems, and Essential Bioscience Skills.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MSci Biochemistry (C701) at Newcastle University for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 99%: 80 offers from 81 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- 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 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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).
- Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
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 MSci 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 MSci Biochemistry at Newcastle University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Biochemistry at Newcastle University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 151 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MSci Biochemistry at Newcastle University?
99% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 80 offers from 81 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is MSci Biochemistry at Newcastle University accredited?
Yes. 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). Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Does MSci 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 MSci Biochemistry at Newcastle University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.