MChem (Hons) Chemistry with Research in Industry
Course Overview
This demanding MChem programme integrates a full master's degree in Chemistry with a paid, year-long industrial research placement, creating the ideal pathway to a high-level research career. The invaluable industry experience sharpens practical and intellectual skills, leading to enhanced final-year performance and providing a significant advantage in the competitive job market. The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem) status.
Key Program Highlights
- Complete MChem degree integrated with a year of paid industrial research
- Ideal preparation for a professional research career in chemistry
- Enhances practical skills and final-year academic performance
- Provides a competitive edge sought after by top employers
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for Chartered Chemist status
Course Overview
This demanding MChem programme integrates a full master's degree in Chemistry with a paid, year-long industrial research placement, creating the ideal pathway to a high-level research career. The invaluable industry experience sharpens practical and intellectual skills, leading to enhanced final-year performance and providing a significant advantage in the competitive job market. The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem) status.
Key Program Highlights
- Complete MChem degree integrated with a year of paid industrial research
- Ideal preparation for a professional research career in chemistry
- Enhances practical skills and final-year academic performance
- Provides a competitive edge sought after by top employers
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for Chartered Chemist status
Requirements
Modules
- Shaping Future Chemists: Laboratory, Analytical and Digital Skills 1
- Core Chemistry 1A: Structure, Bonding & Change
- Core Chemistry 1B: Reactions, Mechanisms and Sustainability Principles
- Foundations of Chemistry: Mathematics, Physics and Biology Relevant for the Chemical Sciences
- Introductory Medicinal Chemistry and Physiology
- Modern Applications in Chemistry
- Shaping Future Chemists: Laboratory, Analytical and Digital Skills 2
- Core Chemistry 2A: Thermodynamics, Transition Metals and Synthetic Methods
- Core Chemistry 2B: Spectroscopy and Strategies for Sustainable Synthesis
- Shaping Future Chemists: Quantitative Skills and Industry Awareness
- Polymer Chemistry and Materials
- STEM Communication and Education
- Becoming Entrepreneurial
- Core Chemistry 3: Current Topics in Synthetic Design and Advanced Materials
- Shaping Future Chemists: Literature Review and Advanced Practical Skills
- Shaping Future Chemists: Industry, Modelling and Advanced Practical Skills
- Further Analytical Chemistry
- Catalysis
- Further Medicinal Chemistry
- Chemistry for the Environment and Renewable Carbon: Integrating Sustainability and Technology
- Advanced & Future Healthcare Technologies
- Chemical Research Project (External)
- Advanced Synthesis Methods (Distance Learning)
- Interfacial Electrochemistry and Spectroscopy (Distance Learning)
- Chemistry of Solids and Their Surfaces (Distance Learning)
- Electrochemical Systems for Energy Applications (Distance Learning)
- Commercial Considerations for Year in Industry
