Choosing to study chemistry can open the door to an exciting range of career options. From practical scientist through research technologist to academic specialist, all can be reached, in part, through this contemporary, multi-disciplinary degree programme. Our innovative skills-based curriculum will give you the tools to succeed in your degree and our award-winning careers service will assist you in making choices for your future.
Our courses will equip you with an armoury of skills to take into the world of work, including the ability to analyse problems, to work collabor...
Choosing to study chemistry can open the door to an exciting range of career options. From practical scientist through research technologist to academic specialist, all can be reached, in part, through this contemporary, multi-disciplinary degree programme. Our innovative skills-based curriculum will give you the tools to succeed in your degree and our award-winning careers service will assist you in making choices for your future.<br/><br/>Our courses will equip you with an armoury of skills to take into the world of work, including the ability to analyse problems, to work collaboratively as part of a team, and to develop laboratory, numeracy and communication skills. You will also gain an appreciation for a subject which links so many scientific disciplines through applications and examples as well as practical work and learning through research. In lectures the topics and examples you discuss will be taken from the latest research, much of which is carried out right here by our academics.<br/><br/>MChem Chemistry is a four-year degree programme. The first two years follow a core structure, which allows greater flexibility later on. In your final year you will undertake an extended individual project based within one of our research groups . This will give you the opportunity work on a current problem in your chosen area of chemistry.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F109
Institution Code
M20
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherScottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations: Three Advanced Highers with grades AAA, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject. Or Two Advanced Highers with grades AA in Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject and two Highers with grades AB in additional subjects. English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C / Intermediate 2 grade C / Standard Grade Credit level grade 3) If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team. Access to HE DiplomaWe only offer access to BSc courses from this route. Please refer to the entry requirements for our BSc courses. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme37 37 points overall with 7,6,6 at Higher Level, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject. We will accept Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)We only offer access to BSc courses from this route. Please refer to the entry requirements for our BSc courses. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team. GCSE/National 4/National 5Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education, typically a minimum of five GCSEs/iGCSEs, including acceptable levels of literacy and numeracy, equivalent to at least grade 4/C in GCSE/iGCSE English Language and grade 6/B in GCSE/iGCSE Mathematics. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)We only offer access to BSc courses from this route. Please refer to the entry requirements for our BSc courses. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team. ASAS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester. OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaWe only offer access to BSc courses from this route. Please refer to the entry requirements for our BSc courses. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaWe only offer access to BSc courses from this route. Please refer to the entry requirements for our BSc courses. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team. Scottish Advanced HigherScottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations: Three Advanced Highers with grades AAA, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject. Or Two Advanced Highers with grades AA in Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject and two Highers with grades AB in additional subjects. English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C / Intermediate 2 grade C / Standard Grade Credit level grade 3) If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD2, D3, D3 in Principal subjects, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject. We also consider applicants offering a mix of Pre-U Principal Subjects and A-level subjects, provided a minimum of three distinct subjects overall are taken. The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. However, the qualification will not form part of your offer conditions. If you do not have the required grades or subjects you may want to consider our integrated foundation year. Extended ProjectThe University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. A number of our academic Departments may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and usually requires two A-levels, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject, or equivalent to be included within this. The minimum grade required will normally be the same as the lowest grade listed in the A-level entry requirements. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)We only offer access to BSc courses from this route. Please refer to the entry requirements for our BSc courses. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Not Accepted Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)We only offer access to BSc courses from this route. Please refer to the entry requirements for our BSc courses. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team. OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation DiplomaWe only offer access to BSc courses from this route. Please refer to the entry requirements for our BSc courses. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended CertificateWe only offer access to BSc courses from this route. Please refer to the entry requirements for our BSc courses. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team. A levelA*,A,A A*AA, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject. Subjects considered to be science/mathematics subjects are Biology, Physics, Mathematics, and Further Mathematics. If you miss the MChem grades, but meet the BSc grades (AAA), you will automatically be considered for the BSc option. If you do not have the required grades or subjects you may want to consider our integrated foundation year . Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A-level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive. Typical Contextual Offer: AAA, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject. Subjects considered to be science/mathematics subjects are Biology, Physics, Mathematics, and Further Mathematics. If you miss the MChem grades, but meet the BSc grades (AAB, including A in Chemistry), you will automatically be considered for the BSc option. Find out more about contextual admissions . Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical ele T LevelNot Accepted |
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