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UndergraduateMaster of Chemistry (with Honours)UCAS: F123
Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (MChem)
Newcastle UniversityNewcastle upon Tyne, England
4 yearsDuration
£30,700Per Year (Intl)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Newcastle University, the MChem (H) Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (MChem) 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. It equips you with a thorough understanding of all the main areas of chemistry, alongside in-depth knowledge of those aspects of chemistry that are important to the pharmaceutical industry. Supported by our research-active staff, you also conduct an extended research project on a topic of your choice, contributing to knowledge at the cutting edge of the field. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, and a 97% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Organic Chemistry Synthesis
Physical Chemistry and Thermodynamics
Inorganic Chemistry and Materials
Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy
Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design
Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Development
Advanced Chemical Research Project
Chemistry in Industry and Practice
UCAS Code:F123
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 including Higher Level Chemistry 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
84%Working
15%Work & Study
98%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
81%
Overall
Teaching on my course
91%Learning opportunities
86%Assessment and feedback
66%Academic support
88%Organisation and management
84%Learning resources
83%Student voice
67%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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About Newcastle University
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