Newcastle University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This professionally accredited MChem degree includes an industrial placement year and a year of advanced study at Master's level. You gain a thorough understanding of all the main areas of chemistry, alongside in-depth knowledge of those aspects of chemistry that are important to the pharmaceutical industry. In stage 3 you take a paid year in industry. In stage 4, you take advanced modules such as catalyst application and design, and organic synthesis for drug targets. Supported by our research-active staff, you also conduct an extended research project on a topic of your choice.
How to apply
31Jan
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- F124
- Institution code:
- N21
- Campus name:
- Main Site (Newcastle)
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma - D: 45 credits
Scottish Higher - AAABB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 33 points
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H1, H2, H2, H3
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, M2
T Level - Not accepted
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Our fees for 2023-24 are not yet confirmed.
Provider information
Newcastle University
King’s Gate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
Course contact details
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0191 208 3333