MChem Chemistry
Entry requirements
A level: AAB including A in Chemistry and two other science or mathematics subjects. IB: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Chemistry and 5 in a second science or mathematics course.
About this course
MChem (Hons) in Chemistry, a chemistry degree centred on the study of matter, reactions, and chemical synthesis. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes a master's research project and practical laboratory training across multiple years. The first year introduces foundational principles through modules such as Analytical and spectroscopic techniques, Foundations and applications of chemistry, Skills for chemists, and Year 1 laboratory. The second year advances these concepts with Characterisation, analytical chemistry and spectroscopy, Computational chemistry, Fundamental concepts of chemistry, Macromolecules and biomolecules, and Year 2 laboratory. The third year builds specialist expertise via Advanced chemistry 1, Advanced practical skills, Energy materials 1, Problems and solutions in modern chemistry A, and Project and literature review. The final year focuses on independent investigation and advanced theory through 21st century research challenges A, Advanced chemistry 2, and Masters research project A.
Modules
- Analytical and spectroscopic techniques
- Foundations and applications of chemistry
- Skills for chemists
- Year 1 laboratory
- Characterisation, analytical chemistry and spectroscopy
- Computational chemistry
- Fundamental concepts of chemistry
- Macromolecules and biomolecules
- Year 2 laboratory
- Advanced chemistry 1
- Advanced practical skills
- Energy materials 1
- Problems and solutions in modern chemistry A
- Project and literature review
- 21st century research challenges A
- Advanced chemistry 2
- Masters research project A