Program Overview

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Overview

The Chemistry MSc program at Newcastle University is designed to provide students with advanced training in organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry. This comprehensive program prepares students for careers in research and industry, offering a range of topics in contemporary research.

What You'll Learn

The program includes 100 credits of taught modules and an 80-credit practical project. Students will gain knowledge in areas such as:

• Inorganic chemistry
• Physical chemistry
• Recent advances in chemistry
• Synthetic organic chemistry
• Computational medicinal chemistry
• Applied bioinformatics
• Biopharmaceuticals

Modules

The program consists of compulsory and optional modules, including:

• Synthetic Methodology for Drugs
• Biopharmaceuticals as Therapeutics
• Recent Advances in Chemistry Research
• Contemporary Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
• Research Dissertation Project in Chemistry
• Research Skills and Development
• Energy and Materials
• Proteins as Drug Targets: structure, function, and molecular modelling
• Chemistry Far From Equilibrium

How You'll Learn

The program is delivered through a variety of methods, including:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Research project
• Small group tutorials

Assessment methods include:

• Computer assessment
• Dissertation
• Essay
• Lab exercise
• Professional skills assessments
• Oral presentation
• Practical lab report
• Problem-solving exercises
• Report
• Research proposal
• Written examination
• Written exercise

Quality and Ranking

Newcastle University is recognized for its research excellence, with 42% of its research classified as 4* world-leading. The university has seen a 65% increase in research power since 2014 and is ranked among the top 140 universities globally.

Facilities

The School of Natural and Environmental Sciences has an outstanding range of facilities, including:

• Laboratories and equipment for the synthesis and characterization of novel molecules and materials
• Extensive computational resources for data analysis, molecular modeling, and machine learning approaches
• Specialist research support facilities, including mass spectrometry, multinuclear NMR spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the 2026 entry are:

• Home students: £14,200 per year
• International students: £32,700 per year

The university offers a range of scholarships, including the Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships.

Entry Requirements

The academic entry requirements for the program are:

• At least a 2:1 honors degree, or an international equivalent, in chemistry or a closely related topic

English language requirements vary depending on the qualification, with options including IELTS, Pearson, and Duolingo English Test.

How to Apply

The application portal has instructions to guide students through the application process. The program starts in September, and there is no application closing date. International students are advised to apply at least two months before the course starts.

Programme Codes

The program code for the Chemistry MSc is 5371F.

Using the Application Portal

The application portal provides instructions and guidance throughout the application process. Students can choose to start their application, save their details, and come back to complete it later.

Deposit

International students or students from the EU, EEA, or Switzerland who need a visa to study in the UK must pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship. The deposit is non-refundable but will be deducted from tuition fees when the student registers.