Our Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry MChem degree extends our Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry BSc degree by a year. It's perfect for anyone who wants to pursue a career in scientific research. This exciting degree allows you to broaden your interests as you discover the subject. It includes the option to spend a year studying abroad or working in industry. Medicinal chemistry is the discovery, design and synthesis of new clinical drugs and medicines. You’ll explore the role of chemistry in: * drug design * cancer chemotherapy * enzymology * toxicology You'll study medicinal, organic, inorganic and structural chemistry. You'll investigate modern analytical techniques and computational chemistry. You’ll research an investigative project where you’ll work in an active research environment and create an original piece of work in chemistry. In your final year, your advanced modules can include: * advanced methods in drug discovery * advanced problem solving * selectivity and stereo control in organic synthesis * pericyclic and radical reactions
A Level: AAB | AAB including Chemistry. 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. | Scottish Higher: AAABB | AAABB at Higher Grade including Chemistry. 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. | Access to HE Diploma: 45 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma | 45 level 3 credits at Distinction, to include at least 15 credits in Chemistry. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required. | Extended Project | 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. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 34 UCAS points | 34 points including Higher Level Chemistry Grade 6. If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level including Chemistry grade 6 and completion of a national high school diploma. Standard Level Mathematics required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) | Applicants will be considered on an individual basis. | Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017): H1H1H2H2H3 | H1H1H2H2H3 at Higher Level to include Chemistry at Grade H2 and Mathematics. | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal: D3D3M2 | D3, D3, M2 in Principal Subjects including Chemistry. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required if not offered at a higher level.
Newcastle University Undergraduate tuition fees will be confirmed in July 2026. — 2027 Fees
Comparing courses? Match them against your grades.
Open the course explorer