Chemistry (with Industrial Training Year)

Description

This professionally accredited degree provides you with a thorough understanding of all the main areas of chemistry, including:

• organic chemistry
• physical chemistry
• inorganic and structural chemistry
• biological and medicinal chemistry
• data handling

In Stage 3 you take a year in industry, increasing your employability after graduation. You will:

• gain experience of working in the sector
• develop your practical skills
• make industry contacts to help your career development

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.

Quality and ranking

The quality of the chemistry study experience at Newcastle is recognised with an overall satisfaction score of 92% in the National Student Survey 2013.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 15490 Year (Non-EEA)

• English

Course Content

Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage.

Please be aware that programme modules do change and therefore may differ for your year of entry.

Stage 1

Compulsory modules

• CHY1101 Basic Organic Chemistry
• CHY1102 Fundamentals of Biological and Medicinal Chemistry
• CHY1201 Elements of Physical Chemistry
• CHY1204 General Chemistry
• CHY1205 Introductory Physical Chemistry
• CHY1301 Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry
• CHY1402 Analytical Methods and their Applications

Stage 2

Compulsory modules

• CHY2001 Group Assignment in Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry
• CHY2003 Topics in Chemistry
• CHY2101 Organic Chemistry
• CHY2102 Bioactive Natural Products
• CHY2201 Physical Chemistry
• CHY2301 Inorganic Chemistry
• CHY2401 Structural Chemistry

Year in Industry

• ICM0026 Intercalating Module for F102

You spend the year between Stages 2 and 3 on a work placement. This is a paid placement, which usually involves research into an aspect of chemistry of interest to your host company.

At the end of the year you write a report on your work and discuss your experiences with a member of University staff who will visit you. While on your placement you are employed by your host company but also retain your student status.

In the past, students have found placements throughout the UK and, occasionally, overseas.

The School of Chemistry will give you extensive support in finding and during your industrial placement:

• At the beginning of Stage 2 we help you to write your CV and send it to our wide range of industrial contacts.
• We help you to organise your interviews, and any necessary travel to the companies.
• We keep in regular e-mail contact with you while you are on your placement and visit you during the year to discuss your progress.

Stage 3

Compulsory modules

• CHY3009 Information Literacy
• CHY3108 Advanced Organic Chemistry
• CHY3206 Advanced Physical Chemistry
• CHY3306 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
• CHY3401 Problem Solving A
• CHY3402 Problem Solving B

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL iBT® test : 90

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

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

ABB including Chemistry and preferably Mathematics or another science subject. GCSE Mathematics grade B required if not offered at a higher level.

- Scottish Qualifications

AABBB at Higher Grade including Chemistry, and preferably Mathematics or another science subject. 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

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

- Irish Leaving Certificate

A1A1B1B1B at Higher Level to include Chemistry and preferably Mathematics or another science subject.

- 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, M2, M2 in Principal Subjects including Chemistry and preferably Mathematics or another science subject. GCSE Mathematics grade B required if not offered at a higher level.

- 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.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Newcastle University.

Accreditation

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 to full membership of the RSC on graduation.