Chemistry

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Chemistry

Chemistry BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Northumbria University, Newcastle, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, taught full-time over 3 years. Graduates earn £24,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Entry requires around 112 UCAS points.

UCAS Points

112 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Are you interested in exploring a cutting-edge subject with applications that impact our society and our planet?

Are you passionate about chemistry? Do you have an intellectual curiosity and a thirst for knowledge?

A Chemistry degree at Northumbria provides you with a required foundation in core chemistry. It supplies a range of options including:

- Natural Product and Medicinal Chemistry

- Advanced Instrumental and Structural Methods

- Theoretical and Computational Methods

- A year out in industry

A final year research project will cement your learning, giving you the knowledge, independent critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills needed to become a well-rounded chemist. Alongside the opportunity to gain hands-on practical experience in our state-of-the-art laboratories, you will learn from our research-active team of academic staff comprising leaders in a range of research fields.

This degree will provide you with the knowledge, independent critical thinking, and problem-solving skills needed to become a well-rounded chemist. The degree will thoroughly prepare you for a career in the chemical industry or academia and will equip you with skills applicable in a wide range of fields.

This programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 112 points

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Sandwich

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Avg. grad pay (5y): £24,000

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Avg. grad pay (5y): £24,000

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Newcastle upon Tyne
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Chemistry
Avg. Graduate Salary
£24,000