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Chemistry (International) MChem
Course Overview - Chemistry (International) MChem
**Course details**
When you choose to study for a four-year MChem degree you will join a dynamic and focused learning community that is home to multiple research institutes, a range of first-class facilities and experts with close links to industry.
You will build strong foundations in inorganic, organic and physical chemistry and learn practical skills in our modern teaching laboratories. In your third year, you will continue to learn the core aspects of modern chemistry, and start to focus on the concepts and skills required in research.
You will learn how chemistry is...
**Course details**<br/>When you choose to study for a four-year MChem degree you will join a dynamic and focused learning community that is home to multiple research institutes, a range of first-class facilities and experts with close links to industry.<br/>You will build strong foundations in inorganic, organic and physical chemistry and learn practical skills in our modern teaching laboratories. In your third year, you will continue to learn the core aspects of modern chemistry, and start to focus on the concepts and skills required in research.<br/>You will learn how chemistry is the central science with learning interfaces with biosciences, earth sciences, engineering, physics and astronomy.<br/><br/>**Why Durham University?**<br/>We are a dynamic and diverse international teaching and research community, equipped with modern laboratories and world-class facilities. <br/>You will be exposed to cutting-edge analytical techniques and learn how they can be used to assist research and tackle global issues. <br/>Gain the theoretical knowledge you need while developing your practical skills at our thriving centre of teaching and world-leading research. <br/>You’ll be taught by internationally renowned research-active academics with a wide range of expertise.<br/><br/>**Rankings**<br/>**4th** in The Complete University Guide 2025<br/>**9th** in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025<br/>**8th** in The Guardian University Guide 2025<br/><br/>**Career Opportunities**<br/>Graduates are ready to either move straight into employment in a wide range of industries or advance into further studies and scientific research.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Durham City
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F102
Institution Code
D86
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,A,A
We will normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. If an applicant has not been able to take 3 Advanced Highers, offers may be made with a combination of Advanced Highers and Highers, or on a number of Highers. Subject specifics required for entry: Chemistry and Mathematics.
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15
We require 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 (or equivalent). Subject specific A-levels (or equivalent) also required for entry: Chemistry and Mathematics both at grade A.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
38
Eighteen points (6, 6, 6) from Higher Level subjects including HL Chemistry and HL Maths. Under the new scheme we will accept HL Maths Analysis and Approaches or HL Maths Applications and Interpretation.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*DD
Subject specific A-levels (or equivalent) also required for entry: Chemistry and Mathematics both at grade A.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1,H2,H2,H2,H2
Subject specifics required for entry: Chemistry and Mathematics.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
D*DD
Subject specific A-levels (or equivalent) also required for entry: Chemistry and Mathematics both at grade A.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A,A
Subject specifics required for entry: Chemistry and Mathematics.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D2,D3,D3
Subject specifics required for entry: Chemistry and Mathematics.
Extended Project
Not Accepted
A level
A*,A,A
Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Chemistry at grade A. Mathematics at grade A. Specific subjects excluded for entry: Critical Thinking and General Studies. Information: Applicants taking Science A-levels that include a practical component will be required to take and pass this as a condition of entry. This refers only to English A Levels.
T Level
At Durham we welcome applications from students of outstanding achievement and potential from all educational backgrounds. We will consider applicants studying T level qualifications for entry to many of our courses. Where a course requires subject specific knowledge and this is not covered within the T level being studied, you may need to supplement your T level studies with a suitable qualification to meet this requirement, for example at A level. Where this is needed this will be clearly stated in our entry requirements.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £33,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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