This professionally accredited MChem degree includes a year of advanced study at Masters level and provides a good basis for a PhD or career in research. It equips you with 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. Supported by our research-active staff, you also conduct an extended research project on a topic of your choice, contributing to knowledge at the cutting edge of the field.
This professionally accredited MChem degree includes a year of advanced study at Masters level and provides a good basis for a PhD or career in research. It equips you with 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. Supported by our research-active staff, you also conduct an extended research project on a topic of your choice, contributing to knowledge at the cutting edge of the field.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site (Newcastle)
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F123
Institution Code
N21
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
A,A,A,B,B
AAABB at Higher Grade including Chemistry. No additional science required but Mathematics, Physics, Biology preferred. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at a higher level. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher in Mathematics is required. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
D:45
45 level 3 credits at Distinction, to include at least 15 credits in Chemistry. Credits in Maths, Physics and Biology are also desirable.
33
33 points overall including Higher Level Chemistry grade 6 or above. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.
Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.
H1,H1,H2,H2,H3
H1H1H2H2H3 at Higher Level to include Chemistry at Grade H2. No additional science required but Mathematics, Physics, Biology preferred.
D3,D3,M2
D3, D3, M2 in Principal Subjects including Chemistry. No additional science required but Mathematics, Physics, Biology preferred. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required if not offered at a higher level.
We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.
A,A,B
AAB including Chemistry. No additional science required but Mathematics, Physics, Biology preferred. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required if not offered at a higher level.
Not Accepted
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