Chemistry MChem (Hons)
Newcastle University
Student rating
This is the overall rating calculated by averaging all live reviews for this uni on Whatuni.
( 4.3) View reviews

Want to know what it's like to study this course at uni? We've got all the key info, from entry requirements to the modules on offer. If that all sounds good, why not check out reviews from real students or even book onto an upcoming open days?

Different course options
academic-cap
Qualification

Master of Chemistry (with Honours) - MChem (H)

location-pin
Location

Main Site (Newcastle)

beaker
Study mode

Full Time

calendar
Start date

SEP-25

time
Duration

4 Years

Course info

Select a course option


Qualification

Master of Chemistry (with Honours) - MChem (H)

Location

Main Site (Newcastle)

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

SELECTED

Subjects

Select a subject


Chemistry
SELECTED

Exam type

Select a an exam type


A level
SELECTED

Scottish Higher
SELECT

Access to HE Diploma
SELECT

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
SELECT

Extended Project
SELECT

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
SELECT

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
SELECT

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
SELECT

Course info

This professionally accredited MChem degree includes a year of advanced study at Masters 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 ...Read more

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.

Key stats

CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
24th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
26th
Chemistry
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Chemistry graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Chemistry graduate salary
£21,000
What students say
N
Nurani
08 Dec 24

Overall the lecturers very supportive, the courses very challenging, but its fun! The library covers everything I need. The amount of courses is actually compulsory only for my..Read more

CT
Chao Tong
31 Jan 24

The campus is nice and around town which can be easily accessed, with lots of restaurants, supermarkets and parks nearby which is very chill and comfy. Something to improve is the..Read more

Modules

Modules (Stage 1)
Modules (Stage 2)
Modules (Stage 3)
Modules (Stage 4)
IDP Connect

Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:45 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,D3,M2 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

33 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H1,H1,H2,H2,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

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.

AAABB at Higher Grade including Chemistry. No additional science required but Mathematics, Physics, Biology preferred. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at a higher level. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher in Mathematics is required.Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

45 level 3 credits at Distinction, to include at least 15 credits in Chemistry. Credits in Maths, Physics and Biology are also desirable.

D3 D3 M2 in Principal Subjects including Chemistry. No additional science required but Mathematics, Physics, Biology preferred. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required if not offered at a higher level.

We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.

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.

H1H1H2H2H3 at Higher Level including Chemistry at at least H2. No additional science required but Mathematics, Physics, Biology preferred.

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

Popular A-level subjects

Chemistry

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Chemistry
97%
Mathematics
63%
Biology
58%
Physics
23%
General Studies
11%
HESA

Latest reviews

Latest Chemistry (General) reviews

Chemistry (General)
Chemistry (General)
N
Nurani
08 Dec 24
Drug Chemistry MSc
Overall the lecturers very supportive, the courses very challenging, but its fun! The library covers everything I need. The amount of courses is actually compulsory only for my...
Read more
CT
Chao Tong
31 Jan 24
Chemistry BSc (Hons)
The campus is nice and around town which can be easily accessed, with lots of restaurants, supermarkets and parks nearby which is very chill and comfy. Something to improve is the...
Read more
Review breakdown
University rating
University rating
Students' union
Societies and Sports
University halls
Facilities
Lecturers and teaching quality
Local life
Career prospects
Student support
Location
Campus look and feel
Student life
Course rating
Course content
Work placements and internships
Tutor contact time
Subject facilities
University location
Cost of living
Safety
Public transport
Part-time work opportunities
Graduate employment opportunities
Diversity
Location
Safety
Room allocation
Internet/wifi
Value for money
Property management

How Chemistry (General) students rated:

Student rating
( 4.2) 25 reviews
5 star
36%
4 stars
48%
3 stars
16%
2 stars
0%
1 star
0%

How all students rated:

Student rating
( 4.3) 1,244 reviews
5 star
39%
4 stars
52%
3 stars
9%
2 stars
0%
1 star
0%
Search reviews that mention

Uni info

Newcastle University
Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle University is a Global Top 125 university (QS World University Rankings 2023) and founding member of the prestigious...

Student rating
( 4.3) View reviews
CUG ranking
26th
Newcastle University
King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne Northumberland NE1 7RU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Newcastle Central  0.5 miles away
Thinking of studying in Newcastle?

Check out our

Newcastle city guide

Find a course

  • Undergraduate
  • HND / HNC
  • Foundation degree
  • Access & foundation
  • Postgraduate