This degree provides a firm foundation in the fascinating field of bio-computing.
You study a broad curriculum in your first two years, developing knowledge in different aspects of computing science, and gaining skills in problem solving, program design and implementation.
In your third year, you move onto specialist topics in bio-computing, developing skills and knowledge for your future career.
Your modules focus on the design and development of databases to collect, store, integrate and interpret biological information, and include:
Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage.
Please be aware that programme modules do change and therefore may differ for your year of entry.
Compulsory modules
Compulsory modules
Compulsory modules
Optional modules
You choose modules from the following list to bring your total credits to 120:
IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL iBT® test : 90
To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to
take an IELTS test. More About IELTSAll candidates are considered on an individual basis. If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additional entry requirements web pages to find out which other qualifications are considered.
BBB (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking).GCSE Mathematics grade B required.
The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle Universitys supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.
Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.
The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle Universitys supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.
For this degree you will need a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Visit our International Students webpages to find out more about our English language admission requirements and English language support courses offered by INTO Newcastle University.
No work experience is required.
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.
Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students
* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Newcastle University.
We have a policy of seeking British Computer Society (BCS) accreditation for all of our degrees, so you can be assured that you will graduate with a degree that meets the standards set out by the IT industry.
Our existing degrees are already accredited and we apply for accreditation for all new degrees.
BCS is the chartered institute for IT. Studying a BCS-accredited degree provides the foundation for professional membership of the BCS on graduation and is the first step to becoming a chartered IT professional.
Please note that students who choose to undertake a study abroad exchange as part of their degree do not meet the requirements for BCS accreditation.
