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Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry

Newcastle University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Newcastle, Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

This professionally accredited BSc degree 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.Course overviewChemistry 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.Medicinal Chemistry is the discovery, design and synthesis of new clinical drugs. This exciting degree allows you to broaden your interests as you discover the subject. It includes the option to spend a year studying abroad or working in industry.You’ll explore the role of chemistry in:drug designcancer chemotherapyenzymologytoxicologyYou'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.BSc or MChem?The MChem programme is perfect for those pursuing a career within scientific research.Our MChem degree follows the normal BSc curriculum, plus a further year of advanced study. You'll undertake a research project in the fourth year. You'll gain valuable experience of working in a research environment.Study abroadExperience life in another country by choosing to study abroad as part of your degree. You’ll be encouraged to embrace fun and challenging experiences, make connections with new communities and graduate as a globally aware professional, ready for your future.You can choose to spend up to a year studying at a partner institution overseas.If you choose to study abroad, it will extend your degree by a year.Work placementGet career ready with a work placement and leave as a confident professional in your field. You can apply to spend 9 to 12 months working in a chemistry-related role with any organisation in the world. You'll receive University support from our dedicated team to secure your dream placement. Work placements take place between stages 2 and 3.You'll gain first-hand experience of working in the sector, putting your learning into practice and developing your professional expertise.If you choose to take a work placement, it will extend your degree by a year. Your degree title will show you have achieved the placement year. Placements are subject to availability.

Tuition fees

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£ 30,600per year

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University information

Newcastle University

Newcastle University

  • University League Table

    31st

  • Campus address

    Newcastle, Main Campus, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle, England, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom

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Newcastle is known for being friendly and welcoming to people from all around the globe. Students enjoy a lower cost of living compared to other UK cities.
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

    Chemistry

    31st out of 50 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    137 63%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    30th

    14

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    34th

    10

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