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Biochemistry

1 Study option · UndergraduateMain Site (Newcastle)

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2025-20262026-2027
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Course summary

Biochemistry is the key to understanding how diseases occur and can be treated. You’ll study a wide range of organisms, from bacteria all the way up to humans, and develop scientific and experimental skills through practical work in our biomedical labs. Topics include plant and animal biotechnology, DNA replication and the molecular basis of cancer.

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Campuses

  • Main Site (Newcastle)

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21/09/2026

Application codes

Course code:
C700
Institution code:
N21

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Application codes

Course code:
C700
Institution code:
N21

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Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

96% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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65 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

85 Go onto work and study

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