Overview
Course overview
Your specialist medicinal chemistry topics include:
- cancer chemotherapy
- enzymology
- toxicology
You develop the professional laboratory skills required to work in the sector through practical experience in our high-spec teaching labs, which are some of the best in the UK.
Our research-active staff mean you’ll study at the cutting edge of this life-changing field.
Your future
Join a network of successful graduates
Our Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry degrees are particularly suited to careers in:
- pharmaceuticals
- hospital laboratories
- firms specialising in clinical diagnosis
Job roles our graduates have progressed to include:
- laboratory technician
- product testing analyst
Chemistry careers
A Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (Honours) degree from Newcastle University can lead to a whole range of careers. If you want to pursue chemistry research in industry or academia, a good chemistry degree (usually an MChem) is essential, often followed by a research (PhD) degree.
Most chemistry graduates choose to pursue careers in scientific research-related roles or in technical occupations.
The main employers are those in the chemical and related industries such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, petrochemicals, toiletries, plastics, and polymers. Other key employment sectors include the food and drink industry; utilities and energy research; health and medical; research organisations and agencies.
A small proportion of chemistry graduates will choose to enter very different career areas. The problem-solving and analytical skills you'll acquire will make you highly employable. They provide a good subset for non-science-related, well-paid graduate jobs.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Organic Chemistry
- Biological and Medicinal Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Analytical Methods and their Applications
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Chemistry Human Medicine View 527 other Bachelors in Human Medicine in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
A Level
- 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.
International Baccalaureate
- 32 points including Higher Level Chemistry grade 6 or above. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.
Tuition Fee
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International
26400 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26400 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Newcastle upon Tyne
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.