Chemistry withMedicinalChemistryMChem Honours

UCAS code F1234 Years

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Chemistry withMedicinal ChemistryMChem HonoursUCAS code F1234 Years

This professionally accredited MChem degreeequips you with a thorough understanding ofall the main areas of chemistry and includes ayear of advanced study at Master's level. It alsoprovides a good basis for a PhD or career inresearch.

This degree provides in-depth knowledge of those aspectsof chemistry that are important to the pharmaceuticalindustry.

Your specialist medicinal chemistry topics include:

• cancer chemotherapy• enzymology• toxicology

In your fourth year, you take advanced modules, such as:

• advanced methods in drug discovery• organic synthesis for drug targets• further organic and inorganic chemistry

Supported by our research-active staff, you also conduct anextended research project in an area of chemistry of yourchoice, contributing to knowledge at the cutting edge of thefield.

Highlights of this degreeQuality and rankingThe quality of the chemistry study experience at Newcastleis recognised with an overall satisfaction score of 91% inthe National Student Survey 2017.

Professional accreditation*

AccreditationThis degree is professionally accredited by the Royal Societyof Chemistry. It fully meets the academic criteria forChartered Chemist (CChem).

Find out more on the Royal Society of Chemistry’s website.

*All professional accreditations are reviewed regularly bytheir professional body.

BSc or MChem?Students who are planning for a career in chemical researchin industry or academia, or who may wish to study for ahigher qualification such as a PhD, are encouraged to applyfor an MChem degree.

Our MChem degrees last four years and provide a morein-depth study of chemistry than our BSc degrees. Theyalso include a research project in the fourth year, whichgives you experience of working in a research environment.

What you will study

Shared first yearAll of our chemistry degrees share the same first year,building on your existing knowledge. The high level of shared content means transfer between our degreesis usually possible if you want to (depending on academicperformance). This gives you time to explore the subject andfind out where your interests lie.

During the first year you'll cover:

• general chemistry• organic chemistry• physical chemistry• inorganic chemistry• biological and medicinal chemistry• analytical chemistry

Second and third yearYou continue to build on your knowledge of organicchemistry, physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, andstructural chemistry. You take a group assignment moduleand create a learning pack, developing your transferableskills. An advanced laboratory course develops your skills toprofessional level. You undertake an independent researchliterature project.

You study a range of specialist topics related to medicinalchemistry, such as:

• cancer chemotherapy• practical medicinal chemistry• toxicology• enzymology

Fourth year (MChem only)The optional fourth year includes an extended researchproject, developing your professional level research skills.

You also take a range of advanced modules in medicinalchemistry, including advanced methods in drug discovery -see the Course Details.

Facilities and supportYou will be part of the School of Natural and EnvironmentalSciences.

FacilitiesWe have some of the highest specification laboratoryfacilities in the country, including:

• a state-of-the-art £2.8m synthetic teaching laboratory• £1.9m chemistry research laboratory• £750,000 refurbishment of the physical chemistry

teaching laboratory• specialist computer facilities and refurbished lecture

theatres

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SupportYou'll receive a welcome pack worth about £200 to helpyou get started, including textbooks, calculator, lab coat,goggles, a molecular modelling kit and access to aworld-leading scientific drawing programme.

You'll be supported by a personal tutor throughout yourdegree – an academic member of staff who can help withacademic and personal issues. You'll also have access to apeer mentor in your first year – a fellow student who canhelp you settle in and answer any questions you have.

Social activitiesOur student-run society Nu:Kem organises a busy scheduleof social and academic events throughout the year to helpyou meet fellow students from all years.

Students relaxing in the Old Quadrangle.

Course Details

Modules for 2018 entry

Please noteThe module and/or programme information below isfor 2018 entry. Our teaching is informed by research andmodules change periodically to reflect developments inthe discipline, the requirements of external bodies andpartners, student feedback, or insufficient numbers ofstudents interested (in an optional module). To find outmore read our terms and conditions.Module/programme information for 2019 entry will bepublished here as soon as it is available (end of May2019).Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts foran academic year and you need to complete modulestotalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage. Furtherinformation, including the credit value of the module, isavailable in each of the module descriptions below.

Stage 1

Compulsory modulesCHY1101 Basic Organic ChemistryCHY1102 Fundamentals of Biological and MedicinalChemistryCHY1201 Elements of Physical ChemistryCHY1204 General ChemistryCHY1205 Introductory Physical ChemistryCHY1301 Fundamentals of Inorganic ChemistryCHY1402 Analytical Methods and their Applications

Stage 2

Compulsory modulesCHY2001 Professional Development and EmployabilitySkillsCHY2101 Organic ChemistryCHY2102 Bioactive Natural ProductsCHY2103 Medicinal Chemistry and Drug DesignCHY2201 Physical ChemistryCHY2301 Inorganic ChemistryCHY2401 Structural Chemistry

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Stage 3

Compulsory modulesCHY3011 Research Literature ProjectCHY3108 Advanced Organic ChemistryCHY3109 Advanced Medicinal ChemistryCHY3306 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

Stage 4

Compulsory modulesCHY8411 Research Project (60)CHY8421 Advanced Methods in Drug DiscoveryCHY8430 Advanced Problem SolvingOptional modulesYou take four modules from the following list:CHY8420 Selectivity and Stereocontrol in OrganicSynthesisCHY8422 Further Organic ChemistryCHY8423 Research Challenges in Chemical Structureand DynamicsCHY8424 Catalyst Application and DesignCHY8425 Further Inorganic ChemistryCHY8428 Applications of Physical Chemistry in Energy,Environmental and Biological Research

Teaching and assessment

Study at the cutting edgeThe School of Natural and Environmental Sciences atNewcastle contributes to an internationally recognisedportfolio of chemistry research – a breadth of study thatcaters for a wide range of interests and career aspirations.

Our research feeds directly into our teaching material. Thismakes sure that you have the chance to learn about someof the latest discoveries in your subject area, from thepeople responsible for making them.

Teaching methodsTeaching is by a combination of lectures, tutorials andworkshops. You will have practical classes for twoafternoons each week in Stage 1 and these increase in laterStages.

Assessment methodsAssessment is by in-course assessment, laboratory workand written examinations.

Find out moreVisit our Teaching & Learning pages to read about theoutstanding learning experience available to all students atNewcastle University.

Entry Requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis.

If your qualifications are not listed here, please see ouradditional entry requirements web pages to find out whichother qualifications are considered.

The entrance requirements below apply to 2019 entry.

A LevelsAAB including Chemistry. No additional science required butMathematics, Physics, Biology preferred. For Biology,Chemistry and Physics A levels, we require a pass in thepractical element. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 requiredif not offered at a higher level.

Scottish QualificationsAAABB at Higher Grade including Chemistry at grade A. Noadditional science required but Mathematics, Physics,Biology preferred.  Mathematics required at National 5,minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade orIntermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at a higher level.Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher inMathematics is required.

Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

International Baccalaureate35 points with Higher Level Chemistry at grade 6 or above.Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studiesrequired at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.

Irish Leaving CertificateH1H1H1H2H3 at Higher Level to include Chemistry atGrade H2. No additional science required but Mathematics,Physics, Biology preferred.

Access Qualifications45 level 3 credits at Distinction, to include at least 15 level 3credits in chemistry. Credits in maths, physics and biologyare also desirable.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National ExtendedDiploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3Extended DiplomaApplicants will be considered on an individual basis.

Cambridge Pre-UD3,D3,M2 in principal subjects including Chemistry. Noadditional science required but Mathematics, Physics,Biology preferred. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 requiredif not offered at a higher level.

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Extended Project QualificationWe welcome applications from students offering anExtended Project and value the skills of research andindependent learning that it is designed to develop.  If youoffer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account aspart of your application profile, but we will not usuallyinclude it in offer conditions for this degree programme.

PARTNERS - A LevelsBBB including Chemistry. No additional science requiredbut Mathematics, Physics, Biology preferred. For Biology,Chemistry and Physics A levels, we require a pass in thepractical element. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 requiredif not offered at a higher level.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’ssupported entry route for students from schools andcolleges in England and Northern Ireland. Find out moreabout the PARTNERS Programme.

PARTNERS - Pearson BTEC Level 3 NationalExtended Diploma/OCR Cambridge TechnicalLevel 3 Extended DiplomaApplicants will be considered on an individual basis.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’ssupported entry route for students from schools andcolleges in England and Northern Ireland. Find out moreabout the PARTNERS Programme.

English Language RequirementsApplicants whose first language is not English require aminimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you need help to meet our English Languagerequirements, we can provide support with extra tuition.

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Other International QualificationsABB at A level is typically the minimum required for entry toan undergraduate course. You can check the equivalentgrades for qualifications offered in your country.

We will also consider your application if you have lower ornon-standard qualifications.

International Foundation ProgrammesIf you are an international student and you do not meet theacademic and English language requirementsspecified above, you should consider a preparation courseat INTO Newcastle University, which will help to prepare youfor study on this degree course. INTO Newcastle Universityis based on the University campus and offers a range ofcourses including the International Foundation in PhysicalSciences and Engineering.

Undergraduate Admissions Policy

See our 2018 Admissions Policy (PDF: 185 KB).

See further policies related to admission.

Careers

Chemistry with MedicinalChemistry careersA degree in chemistry can be the passport to a whole rangeof careers. If you want to pursue chemistry research inindustry or academia, a good chemistry degree (usually anMChem) is essential, often followed by a research (PhD)degree. A large number of our graduates do follow such acareer pattern.

Our Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry degrees areparticularly suited for employment in the pharmaceuticalindustry, hospital laboratories, and firms specialising inclinical diagnosis. The industrial training year often plays adecisive role in choosing a career and provides an excellentopportunity to gain the practical skills and experience thatemployers value so highly. Most chemistry graduateschoose to pursue careers in scientific research-related rolesor in technical occupations.

The main employers are those in the chemical and relatedindustries such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals,petrochemicals, toiletries, plastics, and polymers. Other keyemployment sectors include the food and drink industry;utilities and energy research; health and medical; researchorganisations and agencies.

A small proportion of Chemistry graduates will choose toenter very different career areas such as finance, marketing,sales and advertising; arts, design and sport; and social andwelfare professions.

During your second year, the School hosts a ProfessionalAwareness Day. We invite a broad mix of businessrepresentatives to the event. This provides you withknowledge to make educated career decisions when youleave higher education. Our School also organisesone-to-one meetings between final year students andacademics to discuss your professional future.

Find out more about the career options for Chemistry fromProspects: The UK's Official Careers Website.

What our graduates go on to do:employment and further studychoicesSee what our recent graduates went on to do and viewgraduate destinations statistics. These statistics are basedon what graduates were doing on a specific date,approximately six months after graduation. Take a look atthe most recent data available for our graduates.

The destination data is available in varying levels, beginningwith the University and moving through Faculty and Schooldown to individual course reports. This final level may give

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you some useful ideas about possible options after yourcourse or a course you are considering.

Careers and employability atNewcastleNewcastle University consistently has one of the bestrecords for graduate employment in the UK.

95% of our 2016 UK-domiciled graduates progressedto employment or further study within six months ofgraduating.

Of our graduates who entered employment more than threequarters (78%) achieved a professional or managerialposition.

We provide an extensive range of opportunities to allstudents through an initiative called ncl+. This enables youto develop personal, employability and enterprise skills andto give you the edge in the employment market after yougraduate.

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest andbest in the country, and we have strong links withemployers.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees (UK students)

2019 entry:Tuition fees for 2019-20 have not yet been confirmed.2018 entry*:£9,250For programmes where you can spend a year on a workplacement or studying abroad, you will receive asignificant fee reduction for that year.Some of our degrees involve additional costs which arenot covered by your tuition fees.*Please note:The maximum fee that we are permitted to charge for UKstudents is set by the UK government.As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee toincrease in each subsequent academic year of yourcourse, subject to government regulations on feeincreases and in line with inflation, as measured byRPIX**.See more information on all aspects of studentfinance relating to Newcastle University.**RPIX is a measure of inflation in the UK, equivalent to allthe items in the Retail Price Index excluding mortgageinterest payments.

Tuition Fees (EU students)

2019 entry:Tuition fees for 2019-20 have not yet been confirmed.2018 entry*:£9,250 in 2018-19For programmes where you can spend a year on a workplacement or studying abroad, you will receive asignificant fee reduction for that year.Some of our degrees involve additional costs which arenot covered by your tuition fees.*Please note:As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee toincrease in each subsequent academic year of yourcourse, subject to government regulations on feeincreases and in line with inflation, as measured byRPIX**.See more information on all aspects of studentfinance relating to Newcastle University.**RPIX is a measure of inflation in the UK, equivalent to allthe items in the Retail Price Index excluding mortgageinterest payments.

Tuition Fees (International students)

2019 entry:Tuition fees for 2019-20 have not yet been confirmed.2018 entry*:£21,000 per year*Please note:You will be charged tuition fees for each year of yourdegree programme (unless you are on a shorterexchange programme).If you spend a year on placement or studying abroad aspart of your degree you may pay a reduced fee for thatyear.The tuition fee amount you will pay may increase slightlyyear on year as a result of inflation, as measured byRPIX**.See more information on all aspects of studentfinance relating to Newcastle University.**RPIX is a measure of inflation in the UK, equivalent to allthe items in the Retail Price Index excluding mortgageinterest payments.

Scholarships and Financial Support (UKstudents)

You may be eligible for one of a range of NewcastleUniversity Scholarships in addition to government financialsupport.Newcastle University ScholarshipsGovernment financial support

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Scholarships and Financial Support (EUstudents)

You may be eligible for one of a range of NewcastleUniversity Scholarships in addition to government financialsupport.Newcastle University ScholarshipsGovernment financial support

Scholarships and Financial Support(International students)

We offer our Vice-Chancellor's InternationalScholarships and Vice-Chancellor's ExcellenceScholarships to eligible international students.We also offer International Family Discounts which areavailable for all international students with a close familymember who has graduated from or is now studying atNewcastle University.Some of our subject scholarships and sportsscholarships are also available for international students.

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