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Biochemistry (Extended Degree) (Hons) Northumbria University

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Tuition fee
19850 GBP / year
10050 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
19850 GBP / year
10050 GBP / year
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Duration
48 months
Duration
48 months
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Campus location
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Campus location
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Biochemistry (Extended Degree) (Hons) at Northumbria University studies modern biochemistry at the molecular level, to enable students to understand the biological processes that influence all living organisms. 

Overview

As a Biochemistry (Extended Degree) (Hons) 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

What career can I have after my Biochemistry degree?

There are a wide-range of possible employment and study options post-graduation from the Biochemistry course. The programme acts as a feeder route for graduating students to enter Northumbria’s postgraduate opportunities in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Forensic Science or Nutritional Science and other developing post graduate opportunities at Northumbria. Equally for those who are eager to go straight into employment, graduates can chose a whole range of career paths in the chemical, pharmaceutical, nutritional, health sciences or research arenas.

Business is booming in the Science sector and the School of Geography and Natural Sciences students thrive post-graduation!

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Molecular Biology and Genetics
  • Human Metabolism
  • Bioinformatics and Molecular Biology
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Analytical Methods
  • Bioscience Research & Analysis

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
IELTS
6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS
6

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Standard Offer 72 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 56 UCAS Tariff points 

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    19850 GBP / year
    ≈ 19850 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    10050 GBP / year
    ≈ 10050 GBP / year

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom
560 - 991 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Grant
7000 GBP
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Anytime
UG UK International Scholarships
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Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
8000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
UG International Scholarship for South Asian Applicants
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Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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7000 GBP
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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Northumbria University - Early Payment Discount
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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Various benefits
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Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
19 Mar 2027
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
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3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
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Various benefits
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Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
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Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
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4000 USD
Deadline
23 Jan 2027
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Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Aug 2027
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500 USD
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
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1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
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5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
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Grant
1000 USD
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13 Jan 2027
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1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2027
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Grant
22500 GBP
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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
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Grant
Various benefits
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Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
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1st Formations
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2026
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Simmons and Fletcher
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Grant
1500 USD
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Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
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12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
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1000 USD
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965 USD
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1500 USD
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Various benefits
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