Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences
Our degrees
We have redesigned our undergraduate programmes for 2026 entry to ensure our programmes are providing students with in-depth, up to date knowledge of the Biosciences field and will be offering the following programmes:
Our new programmes have been collaboratively designed with your graduate outcomes in mind, alongside employers and alumni.
Please contact Dr Simon Wilkinson (Admissions Tutor) if you have any questions regarding our programmes.
Biochemistry
Biochemistry BSc Honours - C700 (3 years)
Biochemistry Integrated Masters - C701 (4 years)
Biochemistry is the branch of science concerned with the chemical process that occur within living organisms, you study life at the molecular level.
Our course covers how genes and proteins regulate cells, tissues and ltimately whole organisms like you. You will study a wide range of organisms from bacteria to humans. You also learn about the molecular basis of the structure and processes of life.
The four year Integrated Masters programme offers a choice of Masters modules and you will undertake an extensive final year research project in one of our world class research institutes.
You can also undertake a professional placement year or study overseas placement year whilst studying on either of these degree programmes.
“One of the focuses of our third year Applied Biochemistry module is to look at the real-world applications of biochemistry, and as part of the module we visit a local BioTechnology company. The trip involves a tour of the plant rooms, analytical, process development and optimisation labs and several talks from employees to highlight the scope of opportunities a Biochemistry degree offers. This ranged from lab-based applications to programme and business management and was extremely helpful in highlighting future prospects! Many speakers were also part of the Newcastle alumni, and were more than happy to answer any questions about life post-graduation.”
Josie, Biochemistry with Professional Placement Year
Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical Sciences BSc Honours - B940 (3 years)
Biomedical Sciences (Integrated Masters) - B900 (4 years)
Biomedical Sciences is the study of how the human body is impacted by physiological and pathological disorder and disease, and how science combats this with medicine and therapy.
By studying the science behind modern medicine, biomedical researchers investigate a wide range of topics including metabolic disorders such as diabetes, childhood cancer and microorganism infections. During this degree, you learn to integrate the practical skills of research with the theoretical understanding of health and disease mechanisms.
The four year Integrated Masters programme offers a choice of Masters modules and you will undertake an extensive final year research project in one of our world class research institutes.
You can also undertake a professional placement year or study overseas placement year whilst studying on either of these degree programmes.
Our Malaysia Campus offers the BSc (Honours) Biomedical Sciences degree as a 2+1 programme.
Coming to Newcastle University was the best decision I have ever made. It provided me with a very strong supportive platform allowing me to grow, not only as a person but academically too, pushing me to my best capability.
Flexibility
The Biomedical and Biomolecular suite of programmes has a common first year.
This allows students to switch degree specialism at the end of their first year.
If you're not quite sure which is the right course for you, you can change after you have learned more about the different bioscience subjects.
Find out how our degree programmes are structured giving you the best springboard into the career you want.
Research-led teaching
Our Faculty is home to world-leading experts in Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences. They deliver an up-to-date curriculum across all our programmes. This means that you'll learn about the latest discoveries in the field.
Our core team of teaching specialist staff ensure that our degrees are of the highest quality. You will be well supported throughout your time at Newcastle University.
Accreditation
Our BSc degrees in Biomedical Sciences and Biochemistry have accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology (RSB). Graduates from RSB accredited degree programmes are recognised to be equipped with well-rounded knowledge and skill sets, making them highly employable both within and beyond their chosen field.
Our MSci degrees in Biomedical Sciences and Biochemistry have Advanced Accreditation from the RSB. Advanced Accreditation recognises academic excellence in the biosciences and evidence of substantial research.
Find our more about Degree Accreditation and RSB accreditation.