Course Overview

The image of chemistry is rapidly changing. It’s an essential aspect of forensic science, technological advancement and environmental protection. Inspirational teachers convey chemists' exciting challenges and the importance of continuous discovery in our daily lives.

Uniquely, your final year project can be in educational approaches to chemistry, such as developing practical experiments for schools.

Transferable skills are taught in all years, including IT, scientific writing, presentation, report writing, and problem-solving.

You can study at a European university for one year of your degree.

It’s possible to switch between the other MChem courses and also the following shorter BSc degrees within the first three years:

• BSc (Hons) Chemistry

• BSc (Hons) Forensic and Analytical Chemistry

• BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Drug Discovery

General Eligibility

A Levels

Standard entry requirements*:

Year 1 entry: ABB

(Chemistry and one of Maths, Physics or Biology. GCSE English Language 4/C and English Literature 4/C)

Year 2 entry: ABB

(Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Biology, GCSE English Language 4/C and English Literature 4/C)

International Baccalaureate

Standard entry requirements*:

Year 2 entry: 34

(Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Biology all at HL, English SL6)

Year 1 entry: 34

(Chemistry at HL and one of Maths, Physics or Biology at HL, English SL6)

HNC/HND

Year 1 entry: relevant HNC, A in Graded Unit, (Higher English C or equivalent required)

Year 2 entry: relevant HND, AAA in Graded Units, (Higher English C or equivalent required)

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)