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Bachelor of Chemistry in Extended
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A four-year full-time Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (extended degree with a foundation year) taught in the School of Geography and Natural Sciences on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Chemistry in Extended Degree to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Principles of Chemical Structure
- Elements of Physical Chemistry. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Chemical and pharmaceutical industries
- Academia
- PhD study
Curriculum
- Four-year full-time degree that begins with a foundation year. Year 1 core: Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry
- Principles of Chemical Structure
- Elements of Physical Chemistry
- Introduction to Biological and Medicinal Chemistry. Final-year core: Scientific and Numeracy Skills
- Practical Skills in Science
- Research and Science Communication Project. An optional placement or study abroad year is available.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Standard offer 72 UCAS Tariff points (56 contextual) from Level 3 qualifications. GCSE: Applicants will need Maths
- Statistics
- Or Physics and English Language at minimum grade 4/C
- Or equivalents
- Standard offer 112 UCAS Tariff points (96 contextual)
- Extended degrees 72 points (56 contextual)
- GCSE English Language grade 4/C or equivalent
- Country equivalents at northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry.
Accepted academic background
Level 3 qualifications such as A-levels, T Levels, BTEC, Scottish/Irish Highers, Access to HE, International Baccalaureate, Or the country-specific equivalent listed on the country pages, Extended degrees (with a foundation year) take lower points, Top-ups need a prior HND/foundation degree, Some courses need GCSE maths or science and portfolios/interviews.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Test Results (if required)
- Personal Statement (if required).
How to apply
- Check entry requirements (UCAS Tariff points
- GCSEs
- IELTS
- Country equivalents at) and key dates on the course page. Apply directly via the international application on the course page (choose the start month) or through UCAS. No university application fee is stated. Submit qualifications
- English evidence and personal statement. Some courses need a portfolio or interview. Accept the offer and pay the 5
- 500 GBP minimum tuition deposit. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,850 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £30,389 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | City Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Geography and Natural Sciences |
| Department | Chemistry in Extended Degree |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 240 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is £19,850 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £30,389 GBP. The estimated living cost is £11,687 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0.

