The Department of Applied Sciences at Northumbria University offers state-of-the art facilities, for both teaching and research. The BSc Biochemistry programme has a strong hands-on practical component throughout, so students can learn the latest techniques and practical laboratory based skills. Teaching sessions are conducted in recently refurbished, well-equipped laboratories and lecture theatres with leading audio-visual facilities to enhance the learning experience. The department has invested heavily in its facilities, acquiring some of the latest high tech scientific equipment, required for research in this discipline area. In 2018 a new tissue culture suite was added to the extensive number of teaching and specialised research laboratories within the department. The Department of Applied Sciences also hosts an ‘Omics laboratory facility, with a range of next generation sequencing equipment, supported by excellent technical staff. This laboratory facilitates proteomic and metabolomic research, supporting our world class academics and keeping at them at the forefront of research in this fast evolving scientific field. Facilities and equipment are key when it comes to students undertaking their final year research project. Access to specialised scientific equipment allows students to gain hands on experience using equipment such as NMR, HPLC-MS, as well as data from the ‘Omics facility, leading to excellent project opportunities. All this provides Northumbria students with a high quality research experience, which is directly applicable to the biochemical discipline area and will enhance future career opportunities for our graduates.

International Foundation Programme - Certificate of Secondary Education - Average of 4 1st Year Undergraduate - Certificate of Secondary Education and an acceptable grade from a recognised Foundation programme - Average of 4 in Certificate of Secondary Education and all Bs in Foundation Programme OR First year of Bachelor degree/Bakalvr - minimum GPA 3/Satisfactory