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UndergraduateMaster of Chemistry (with Honours)UCAS: F103
Chemistry
Newcastle UniversityNewcastle upon Tyne, England
4 yearsDuration
£30,700Per Year (Intl)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Newcastle University, the MChem (H) Chemistry provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. This professionally accredited MChem degree includes a year of advanced study at Master's level, and provides a good basis for a PhD or career in research. You gain a firm foundation in the fundamentals of chemistry and study advanced topics such as catalyst application and design, organic synthesis for drug targets and further organic and inorganic chemistry. You also develop professional-level laboratory skills in our teaching labs, which are some of the highest-spec in the UK, and conduct an extended research project on a topic of your choice. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Inorganic Chemistry Fundamentals
Organic Chemistry and Synthesis
Physical Chemistry and Thermodynamics
Analytical Chemistry and Instrumentation
Catalysis: Design and Application
Advanced Organic Synthesis
Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design
Extended Research Project
UCAS Code:F103
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB 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 33 points overall with Higher Level Chemistry at grade 6 or above. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£30,700
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£122,800
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Newcastle University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,000 | £27,500 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £24,000 | £27,000 | £32,500 |
| 5 years | £29,000 | £33,500 | £43,000 |
UK subject average: £29,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£29,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 16% above UK average salary
This course
£33,500
UK average
£29,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
85%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
76%
Overall
Teaching on my course
85%Learning opportunities
82%Assessment and feedback
64%Academic support
80%Organisation and management
70%Learning resources
83%Student voice
67%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
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About Newcastle University
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