The Biochemistry BSc (Hons) at the University of Northumbria Newcastle offers you a deep dive into the molecular processes that underpin all living organisms, bridging the disciplines of biology and chemistry. You will explore modern biochemistry, gaining a comprehensive understanding of cellular life and the intricate chemical reactions that drive it. This course is ideal for those with a keen interest in scientific inquiry and a desire to contribute to fields such as the chemical, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries, or to pursue research and academia.
This full-time, on-campus degree is studied over three years, with opportunities for an optional industrial placement year or study abroad between your second and final years. You will develop practical and professional skills through a curriculum that includes analytical chemistry, cell biology, genetics, and molecular biology, culminating in a significant research project. You will graduate from Northumbria University with a strong foundation in bioscience research and analysis, prepared for diverse career paths in scientific sectors or further postgraduate study.