
Course Overview
Offered by Newcastle University, the PhD Chemistry provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in sport and exercise science. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The School of Natural and Environmental Sciences is a vibrant centre of research in chemistry. We have an international reputation in a wide range of fields from catalysis to anticancer drug design and molecular photonics to nanotechnology. Research in the School of Chemistry is organised into the following groups: Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology: Our strength in medicinal chemistry is evident through our track record of successful research. 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 95% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry requirements The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry. Academic entry requirementsMPhil A 2:2 BSc honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related subject.PhD A 2:1 MChem, or international equivalent, in chemistry or a related subject. We will also consider applicants on an individual basis with BSc qualifications if they have additional relevant experience. Qualifications from outside the UK Select your country AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmen |
🗣️ 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
£31,900
per year
Home Student Fee
£5,238
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
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