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Chemistry

  • Master of Chemistry (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 20 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Main Site (Newcastle)
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Course summary

Our Chemistry MChem degree extends our Chemistry BSc degree with a further year of advanced study. The MChem programme is perfect for those wishing to pursue a career within scientific research.

This course includes the option to spend a year studying abroad or working in industry.

Chemistry touches every part of our lives. From food and medicine to biotechnology and renewable energy, its influence is endless. Our professionally-accredited Chemistry degree can lead to a great career where you make a real difference in the world.

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.

During your first three years, 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.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site (Newcastle)

Study options

  • Master of Chemistry (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 20 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
F103
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
F103
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
AAB

AAB including Chemistry. 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.

T Level
Not accepted

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
AAABB

AAABB at Higher Grade including Chemistry. 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.

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 45

45 level 3 credits at Distinction, to include at least 15 credits in Chemistry. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required.

Extended Project

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.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 34

34 points including Higher Level Chemistry Grade 6. If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level including Chemistry grade 6 and completion of a national high school diploma. Standard Level Mathematics required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1H1H2H2H3

H1H1H2H2H3 at Higher Level including Chemistry at at least H2 and Mathematics.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3D3M2

D3 D3 M2 in Principal Subjects including Chemistry. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required if not offered at a higher level.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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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

Newcastle University Undergraduate tuition fees will be confirmed in July 2026.

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