Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (with Industrial Training Year) MChem Honours
UCAS Code: F124 (4 Years)

All candidates are considered on an individual basis. If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additional entry requirements web pages to find out which other qualifications are considered. 

+ A Levels

AAB including Chemistry. No additional science required but Mathematics, Physics, Biology preferred. GCSE Mathematics grade B required if not offered at a higher level.

+ Scottish Qualifications

AAABB at Higher Grade including Chemistry at grade A. No additional science required but Mathematics, Physics, Biology preferred. Mathematics required at grade 2 Standard Grade (or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at a higher level. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.

+ International Baccalaureate

35 points with Higher Level Chemistry at grade 6 or above. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.

+ Irish Leaving Certificate

A1A1A1B1B at Higher Level to include Chemistry at Grade A. No additional science required but Mathematics, Physics, Biology preferred.

+ Access Qualifications

Candidates are welcomed and considered on an individual basis, however, a level 3 unit in Chemistry is essential.

+ BTEC Level 5 HND

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

+ BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

+ Cambridge Pre-U

D3,D3,M2 in principal subjects including Chemistry.  No additional science required but Mathematics, Physics, Biology preferred. GCSE Mathematics grade B required if not offered at a higher level.

+ PARTNERS - A Levels

BBB including Chemistry. No additional science required but Mathematics, Physics, Biology preferred. GCSE Mathematics grade B required if not offered at a higher level. 

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

+ PARTNERS - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

+ English Language Requirements

For this degree you will need a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Visit our International Students webpages to find out more about our English language admission requirements and English language support courses offered by INTO Newcastle University.

+ International Foundation Programmes

If you are an international student and you do not meet the academic and English language requirements specified above, you should consider a preparation course at INTO Newcastle University, which will help to prepare you for study on this degree course. INTO Newcastle University is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses including the International Foundation in Physical Sciences and Engineering.

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