MChem Honours Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (with Study Abroad)

at Newcastle University

Modules

The information below is intended to provide an example of what you will study.

Most degrees are divided into stages. Each stage lasts for one academic year, and you'll complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each stage. 

Our teaching is informed by research. Course content may change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.

Stage 1

Compulsory Modules 
 

• Chemical Skills and Professionalism    
• Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry    
• General Chemistry    
• Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry    
• Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry    
• Chemical Laboratory Skills 1    

Stage 2

Compulsory Modules  
 

• Sustainable Solutions 
• Structural Chemistry   
• Organic Chemistry    
• Physical Chemistry    
• Inorganic Chemistry    
• Medicinal Chemistry    
• Chemical Laboratory Skills 2    

Stage 3
Project Abroad    

Stage 4

Compulsory Modules
 

• Advanced Medicinal Chemistry
• Advanced Methods in Drug Discovery
• Advanced Problem Solving
• Research Project

A Level
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.

International Baccalaureate
33 points including Higher Level Chemistry grade 6. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.

Tuition fees 

Home Fee Students
£9,250

International Fee Students
£25,200

92% of our 2016/17 graduates progressed to employment or further study within six months of graduating.

Employers hold our graduates in high regard. Our graduates go on to work in a wide variety of sectors, including:
 

• drug development
• pharmacologist
• data analyst
• laboratory technician

You'll also benefit from our well-established links with organisations within the industry, such as:
 

• drug development
• pharmacologist
• data analyst
• laboratory technician