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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site (Newcastle)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Our professionally accredited Chemistry BSc Honours degree provides you with a thorough understanding of all the main areas of chemistry.

Course overview

Chemistry touches every part of our lives. From food and medicine to biotechnology and renewable energy, its influence is endless. As a Chemist, you can have a great career and make a difference in the world.

This exciting degree allows you to broaden your interests as you discover the subject.

You'll explore the role of chemistry in:

  • drug design
  • electronic properties of molecules and materials
  • renewable energy technology (solar, batteries)
  • nanoscience

You'll study organic, inorganic, physical and structural chemistry. You'll investigate modern analytical techniques and computational chemistry. You can create your own distinct learning experience at Newcastle. You'll explore your interests as you discover the subject.

The facilities are outstanding at Newcastle. You'll have the opportunity to study in modern research laboratories and synthetic chemistry teaching laboratories.

Professional accreditation

This degree is professionally accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry. It fully meets the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).

Teaching methods

You'll learn through a combination of:

  • lectures/seminars
  • laboratory practicals
  • computational practicals
  • research project
  • small group tutorials

Industrial training year

Gaining work experience is invaluable for your career. You can take an industrial training year as part of our Chemistry with Industrial Training Year.

This paid industrial training year is a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience. If you impress your host company, it could even result in a job offer upon graduation.

Our students have completed paid placements in leading companies including:

  • Amazon
  • Astra Zeneca
  • Deloitte Consulting
  • EY
  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • Proctor & Gamble
  • Shell

For BSc students, the placement year is not assessed but you'll write a report on your placement.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

28,700per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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A level : ABB

ABB 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.

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University information

Newcastle University

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    Newcastle University, King’s Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE1 7RU, England

Newcastle University is a global leader in ageing and health, data, cities and place, one planet, culture and creative arts.
Degree programmes are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses with opportunities for professional accreditation and placements.
Dedicated teams support students during application, before arrival and as they settle into life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    20th out of 55 14

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    137 60%

    32nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    11th

    20
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.66 73%

    46th

    2

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