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Newcastle UniversityThe award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
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BSc (Hons) | find out | 4 years | find out | GBP 9250 per year | find out |
Course Overview
This professionally accredited BSc degree includes an industrial placement year to boost your skills and employability.
At a Glance
UCAS Code
F102
UCAS Institution Name and Code
NEWC, N21
Degree Awarded
BSc Honours
Course Duration
4 Years
Entry Requirements
A Level: ABB
IB: 34 points
Opportunities
Professionally accredited
Work placement
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It provides you with a thorough understanding of all the main areas of chemistry, including:
In Stage 3 you take a paid year in industry. It is a great opportunity for you to gain first-hand experience in the chemical sector and some host companies offer their placement students a job after they graduate.
We have some of the highest specification teaching laboratories in the country and our research-active staff mean you'll study at the cutting edge of this life-changing field.
Highlights of this degree
Quality and ranking
Quality and rankingThe quality of the chemistry study experience at Newcastle is recognised with an overall satisfaction score of 94% in the National Student Survey 2016.
Professional accreditation
Professional accreditationAccreditation
This degree is professionally accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry. Studying an RSC-accredited degree satisfies the academic requirements for the award of Chartered Chemist (CChem) and leads, upon application, to full membership of the RSC on graduation.
Find out more on the Royal Society of Chemistry's website.
BSc or MChem?
All of our degrees satisfy the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) requirements for professional accreditation.
Students who are planning for a career in chemical research in industry or academia, or who may wish to study for a higher qualification such as a PhD, are encouraged to apply for an MChem degree.
Our MChem degrees last four years and provide a more in-depth study of chemistry than our BSc degrees. They also include a research project in the fourth year, which gives you experience of working in a research environment.
What you will study
What you will studyShared first year
All of our chemistry degrees share the same first year, building on your existing knowledge. The high level of shared content means transfer between our degrees is usually possible if you want to (depending on academic performance).
You'll cover the following areas:
Second and third year
During the second and third years you will:
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