Program Overview
The Chemistry at Newcastle University is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Chemistry programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Chemistry programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.
The module information below is intended to provide an example of what you will study.
Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.
Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
To find out more please see our terms and conditions.
Optional modules availability
Some courses have optional modules. Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.
Additional compulsory module information
If you are a BSc graduate of Newcastle University, you will not take Contemporary Inorganic and Physical Chemistry. For all other students, this module is compulsory.
| Optional Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Energy and Materials | 10 |
| Proteins as Drug Targets: structure, function, and molecular modelling | 10 |
| Chemistry Far From Equilibrium | 10 |
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
At least a 2:1 honours degree, or an international equivalent in a chemistry related subject, such as:
- biochemistry
- chemical technology
- applied chemistry
- industrial chemistry
To study this course you need to meet our Band 1 English Language requirements:
Direct Entry\xc2\xa0: IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
If you have\xc2\xa0lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a\xc2\xa0pre-sessional English course.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About Newcastle University
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
The University of Newcastle upon Tyne, which trades as Newcastle University, is a public research university based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It has overseas campuses in Singapore and...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months