Chemistry

Are you passionate about chemistry? Do you have an intellectual curiosity and a thirst for knowledge? Are you interested in exploring a cutting-edge subject with applications that impact our society and our planet?

A Chemistry degree at Northumbria provides you with a required foundation in core chemistry. It supplies a range of options including:

• Natural Product and Medicinal Chemistry

• Advanced Instrumental and Structural Methods

• Theoretical and Computational Methods

• A year out in industry

The MChem course follows the path of the BSc Chemistry degree, with an additional year-long research project in the 4th year alongside additional final year modules focussing on cutting edge research fields. The additional year provides significant further laboratory experience and opportunities to apply your knowledge from the first 3 years of the course.

Alongside the opportunity to gain hands-on practical experience in our state-of-the-art laboratories, you will learn from our research-active team of academic staff comprising leaders in a range of research fields.

This degree will provide you with the knowledge, independent critical thinking, and problem-solving skills needed to become a well-rounded chemist. The degree will thoroughly prepare you for a career in the chemical industry or academia and will equip you with skills applicable in a wide range of fields.

This programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

For a full list of the modules on your course, please access the course pages at www.northumbria.ac.uk

Your tutors will use a variety of teaching methods, which may include lectures, seminars, problem-based workshops, case discussions, practical activities, group work and tutorials. Teaching is backed up by a well-designed support system that will underpin your learning journey. You will have access to a Guidance Tutor with whom you can discuss any academic issues. Extensive feedback from both tutors and peers is built into the course.