Biochemistry Msci (Hons)
Newcastle University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Biochemistry Msci (Hons) and other courses in molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry at Newcastle University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry courses of Newcastle University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Biosciences
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24000 | £21500 | £26500 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £29000 | £16000 - £26500 | £21000 - £33000 |
All Biosciences courses of Newcastle University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Biosciences
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25986 | £23450 | £28950 |
25-75 percentile range | £21993 - £30000 | £18456 - £28917 | £22344 - £35829 |
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Course Description
This integrated Master's 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.
Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Biochemistry Msci (Hons) at Newcastle University
35% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
15% | Media Professionals |
15% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Others
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Newcastle University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Newcastle University
Founded in 1834, Newcastle University is located in the small city of Newcastle upon Tyne. Less than an hour’s bus ride from the coast, this institution of higher education offers Undergraduates modern lecture theatres, state-of-the-art laboratories, and spaces for socialising and for being creative such as their Fine Arts Hub. Postgraduate students have their own library, complete with a laptop loan system and assistance from knowledgeable librarians to ensure that students have every means of succeeding.
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Student composition of Newcastle University
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Total number of students enrolled at Newcastle University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 20355
- postgraduates:
- 5550
- Total:
- 25905
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Biochemistry”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Biochemistry MBiol | Aberystwyth University | 88% | 0% | 20% | £9000 | £18830 | 139 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time | |
Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine Msci (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 83% | 1% | 2% | £9250 | £27200 | 168 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Biochemistry with Professional Studies Msci (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | 79% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £25300 | 162 | Belfast | On campus Full-time | |
Medicinal and Biological Chemistry Msci (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 83% | 1% | 10% | £9250 | £28600 | 151 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Biochemistry Msci (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 79% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £26100 | 120 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
Medicinal and Biological Chemistry MChem (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 93% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £34800 | 208 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
Biochemistry MBiolSci | The University of Sheffield | 80% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £29110 | 165 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Biochemistry Msci (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | 79% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £25300 | 179 | Belfast | On campus Full-time | |
Biochemistry (MBiochem) MBiochem | University of St Andrews | 86% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £30160 | 210 | St Andrews | On campus Full-time | |
Biochemistry MSc | University of Southampton | 83% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £27400 | 167 | Southampton | On campus Full-time |