MChem Chemistry (Industrial Route)

The MChem Chemistry (Industrial Route) course at Durham University - Study Group is designed for students who want to pursue a career in the chemical industry. The course provides a strong foundation in chemistry, combined with specialized modules on industrial processes and techniques. Students will gain hands-on experience through laboratory work and projects, and have the opportunity to undertake placements in industry. Upon graduation, students will be well-prepared for careers in fields such as process engineering, research and development, and quality control.

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The course is designed to provide a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical skills, with a focus on industrial applications. Students will learn about the principles of chemical processes, reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, and spectroscopy, as well as how to apply these principles in an industrial setting. The course also covers topics such as safety procedures, environmental regulations, and quality control techniques.

Leading Chemistry Education at Durham University - Study Group

Durham University - Study Group is a world-renowned institution for chemistry education, with a long history of producing highly qualified graduates. The university's location in the north-east of England provides access to a diverse range of industrial sectors, including chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, and energy production. Students will benefit from the university's strong research focus, as well as its close ties with industry, which provide opportunities for collaboration and practical experience.

Chemistry is a linear, quantitative subject containing a significant volume of factual material. It is an experimental science where practical work, and the development of practical skills, are important. This four-year course is delivered through a mixture of double €œCore€ modules and single €œadd-on€ modules using lectures, tutorials, problem classes, and laboratory practical work, culminating in a major research project in the fourth year conducted on placement at an industrial research laboratory. Lectures provide the key information on a particular area and form the main basis by which you will learn the fundamental concepts and facts of the subject. In tutorials, you will acquire subject-specific knowledge, and also develop problem-solving skills embodying the concepts from lectures in a formative environment. Workshops are used in the first year as revision sessions in preparation for the end-of-year examinations, in later years they are used to consolidate factual knowledge and develop problem-solving skills. Problem classes are used in the first year to develop mathematical and other quantitative skills in a problem-solving environment. Laboratory classes are used to teach, develop and refine the subject-specific experimental skills of synthesis, measurement, and characterization that characterize a competent chemistry graduate, whilst applying concepts from lectures in an experimental environment.

A level offer €“ A*AA including Chemistry and Mathematics.