Chemistry MChem at Northumbria University

A Chemistry degree at Northumbria provides you with a required foundation in core chemistry. It supplies a range of options including: Advanced Instrumental and Structural Methods The MChem course follows the path of the BSc Chemistry degree, with an additional year-long research project in the 4th year alongside additional final year modules focussing on cutting edge research fields. The additional year provides significant further laboratory experience and opportunities to apply your knowledge from the first 3 years of the course.

Faculty: School of Geography and Natural Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years Full Time or 5 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated master's) (optional placement/sandwich year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry, Principles of Chemical Structure, Elements of Physical Chemistry, Introduction to Biological and Medicinal Chemistry, Academic Skills for Chemistry, Practical and Professional Skills for Chemists; Year 2 core modules: Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Methods, Chemical Information Science, Applied Chemistry; Year 4 core modules: Advanced Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Advanced Physical and Polymer Chemistry, Chemistry Research Project; Year 5 core modules: Current Research in Chemistry, MChem Research Project, Heterocyclic, Bioconjugate and Green Chemistry. Optional modules include Natural Product and Medicinal Chemistry, Advanced Instrumental and Structural Methods, Theoretical and Computational Methods.

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