This integrated Masters 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.
This integrated Masters 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.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site (Newcastle)
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C701
Institution Code
N21
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
A,A,A,B,B
AAABB at Higher Grade including Biology and Chemistry. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
D:45
45 level 3 credits at Distinction including 15 credits in biology and 15 credits in chemistry.
34
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.
Not Accepted
H1,H1,H2,H2,H3
H1H1H2H2H3 at Higher Level, including Biology and Chemistry.
D3,D3,M2
D3, D3, M2 in Principal Subjects including Biology or Chemistry plus at least one from: Mathematics or Further Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; Biology; or Chemistry. GCSE Chemistry, Biology (minimum grade A or 7)or Combined Science (minimum grade AA or 77) required if Biology and Chemistry are not offered as Principal Subject.
We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.
A,A,B
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.
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