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Course Overview

Our course places problem solving, communication, and project management at the core of what we do. Taught by internationally respected researchers, our students gain the academic knowledge and practical laboratory skills to become professional chemists in a wide range of careers. Practical work to the ISO 17025 standard is a requirement at level seven for obtaining the MChem qualification.

The course focuses on producing practical professional chemists through a hands-on approach to learning. The MChem provides a pathway for progression through a broadly based undergraduate degree in chemistry, with increasing specialization in analytical chemistry, to completion of master’s level study. The University provides the distinctive opportunity to study in ISO9001:2015 certified laboratories, providing an excellent springboard for a wide range of careers as a professional chemist.

Key features

  • This four-year course (five with the optional placement year) provides a pathway for progression through a broad-based practical undergraduate degree in chemistry, with increasing specialization in analytical chemistry throughout to masters level.
  • The course will develop the theoretical and practical skills, and provide the training necessary for employment as an analytical chemist with experience of working to ISO 17025, the international standard for all testing and calibration laboratories.
  • Benefit from award-winning teaching in small groups and be inspired by staff who are world-leading researchers.
  • The course places the professional skills of communication, problem-solving, information and data retrieval, laboratory work and project management at its heart.
  • Our tutorial system ensures that you receive the support and guidance you need to reach your full potential.
  • You will develop the theoretical and practical skills necessary for employment as a professional chemist in a range of chemical and allied fields, including research, teaching and industry.
  • Experience chemistry in the real world and boost your employability by taking a placement or work-based project in your stage 3 year, or working alongside PhD, post-doctoral and internationally recognized researchers in our high specification laboratories.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

UCAS tariff

112 - 120

A levels

A typical offer will be 112 points, minimum three A levels including grade C from chemistry, excluding general studies.

18 units BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma

DMM in a science-related subject including chemistry units.

BTEC National Diploma modules

If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information, we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.            

International Baccalaureate

27–28 overall to include 5 at higher level chemistry. English and mathematics must be included.        

If you are an international student and not studying English within IB, you must have IELTS: 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all elements.

Access courses

Pass an Access to HE Diploma (science-based) with at least 33 credits at merit and/or distinction and to include at least 15 credits in chemistry with merit. The remaining units should come from science-related units. Including GCSE English and mathematics grade C / 4 or above or equivalent.

We welcome applicants with international qualifications.

Fees

Home Fee: £9250    
International Fee: £14200   
Part time (Home) Fee: £770
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This information was accurate on : 19/04/2021
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