
Chemistry Msci (Hon)
Course Overview - Chemistry Msci (Hon)
Explore the breadth and depth of the central science and develop career-enhancing workplace skills MSci Chemistry with a Year in Industry. Immerse yourself in modern chemistry to unlock diverse opportunities.
Guided by world class researchers and educators, youll graduate with a deep appreciation across chemistry, the confidence to propose innovative solutions and highly developed research skills. Youll spend a year on an industrial placement and, with real world practical experience, youll be a step ahead in your career.
Explore the dynamic world of modern chemist...
Explore the breadth and depth of the central science and develop career-enhancing workplace skills MSci Chemistry with a Year in Industry. Immerse yourself in modern chemistry to unlock diverse opportunities.<br/><br/>Guided by world class researchers and educators, youll graduate with a deep appreciation across chemistry, the confidence to propose innovative solutions and highly developed research skills. Youll spend a year on an industrial placement and, with real world practical experience, youll be a step ahead in your career.<br/><br/>Explore the dynamic world of modern chemistry in a department that has produced several Nobel Prize-winners from over a century of pioneering teaching and cutting-edge research. Learn from international experts who’ll help you develop a rigorous understanding of underpinning concepts while introducing you to the most exciting aspects of the subject.<br/><br/>Combine core understanding with a flexible choice from areas that most interest you, such as analytical, biological, computational, medicinal, functional and energy materials, and sustainable synthesis. A year working in industry will help you apply that knowledge, develop key professional skills and build your networks.<br/><br/>Build your practical and research skills in superbly-equipped and modern facilities, culminating in a final year project that you chose in in one of our internationally-recognised research groups. Develop your technical, research, multidisciplinary, creative problem-solving and communication skills, leaving you ready for a range of careers across and beyond chemistry.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
F104
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
7,6,6 - 6,6,6 at Higher Level, including Chemistry at Higher Level, with a minimum of 32 points overall. One or more additional science subjects at Higher Level is advantageous. A minimum of 5 at Standard Level English and 4 at Standard Level Maths is required for those students who do not have a minimum of grade C in English at GCSE and of grade B in Maths at GCSE.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC only considered when combined with other qualifications.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
A level
A,A,A
A*,A,A
Offer will depend on subject combination. A level Chemistry. Minimum Mathematics requirement: GCSE grade 6. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Maths are not accepted.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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