Chemistry MChem
Course Overview - Chemistry MChem
Why choose this course
• Our accredited chemistry degrees combine modern, practical chemistry with core theory. Youll have the opportunity to explore topics including computer modelling, forensic chemistry, environmental chemistry and topics in energy.
• Take the opportunity to get industry-ready with our award-winning Professional Training placements.
• Choose our integrated masters pathway where you’ll spend a year conducting independent research.
• Learn from lecturers who are active researchers, whose ...
<strong>Why choose this course</strong><br/>• Our accredited chemistry degrees combine modern, practical chemistry with core theory. Youll have the opportunity to explore topics including computer modelling, forensic chemistry, environmental chemistry and topics in energy.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Take the opportunity to get industry-ready with our award-winning Professional Training placements.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Choose our integrated masters pathway where you’ll spend a year conducting independent research.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn from lecturers who are active researchers, whose work is used by governments, health professionals and industry.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Become part of a supportive community with one of the best staff-to-student ratios in the country.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>What you will study</strong><br/>During your first two years, you’ll develop a broad understanding of chemistry, its methodology and some of its most intriguing applications. You’ll study a range of modules in topics such as computer modelling, materials, data analysis and visualisation alongside four fundamental core chemistry topics.<br/><br/>In your final year, you will have the opportunity to specialise in a range of optional modules such as polymers or medicinal chemistry. Youll also complete a research project, bringing together all the practical, analytical and presentation skills you’ve developed. <br/><br/>If you choose to complete an integrated masters degree your placement year will be lab-based and research-focused while you also complete distance learning. You will experience advanced techniques in chemistry and you’ll enhance your scientific communication skills. During your final year of both bachelors and masters degrees, youll be embedded in a research group, working alongside an academic to carry out independent research. Example topics include drug design, materials for pollution control, catalysis, biodegradable polymers, monitoring microplastics and investigating novel data storage devices.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Stag Hill
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F110
Institution Code
S85
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,B,B
A,A,B,B,B
Overall: AAABB-AABBB Required Subjects: Chemistry and a second science subject. GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C Mathematics: Scottish National 5 - C
Access to HE Diploma
Overall: QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 level 3 credits overall including 39 at Distinction and 6 at Merit or 30 at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit. Required Subjects: Modules must be in relevant subjects.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34
33
Overall: 34 - 33 Required Subjects: Chemistry HL5/SL6 and a second Science Subject HL5/SL6. GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
Overall: DDD in the BTEC Extended Diploma Required Subjects: BTEC must be in a relevant subject
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C(4).
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A,B
A,B,B
Overall: AAB-ABB Required Subjects: Chemistry and a second science subject. GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C Mathematics: Scottish National 5 - C
Extended Project
A
Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects. This grade reduction will not combine with other grade reduction policies, such as contextual admissions policy or In2Surrey.
A level
A,A,B
A,B,B
Overall: AAB-ABB We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers. Required Subjects: Chemistry and a second science subject. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Overall: Pass overall with AAB-ABB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels. Required subjects: A-levels in chemistry and a second science subject. A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass. GCSE or equivalent: English Language at grade 4 (C) and Mathematics at grade 4 (C) (or equivalent).
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