Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (MChem) MChem
Course Overview - Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (MChem) MChem
Our Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry MChem degree extends our Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry BSc degree by a year. Its 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
toxicol...
Our Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry MChem degree extends our Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry BSc degree by a year. Its perfect for anyone who wants to pursue a career in scientific research.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Medicinal chemistry is the discovery, design and synthesis of new clinical drugs and medicines. You’ll explore the role of chemistry in:<br/><br/>drug design<br/>cancer chemotherapy<br/>enzymology<br/>toxicology<br/><br/>Youll study medicinal, organic, inorganic and structural chemistry. Youll 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:<br/><br/>advanced methods in drug discovery<br/>advanced problem solving<br/>selectivity and stereo control in organic synthesis<br/>pericyclic and radical reactions
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site (Newcastle)
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F123
Institution Code
N21
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,B,B
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.
Access to HE Diploma
D:45
45 level 3 credits at Distinction, to include at least 15 credits in Chemistry. Credits in Maths, Physics and Biology are also desirable.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
33
33 points overall including Higher Level Chemistry grade 6 or above. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies 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)
H1,H1,H2,H2,H3
H1H1H2H2H3 at Higher Level to include Chemistry at Grade H2. No additional science required but Mathematics, Physics, Biology preferred.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,D3,M2
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.
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.
A level
A,A,B
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.
T Level
Not Accepted
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