60 monthsProgramme duration
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Chemistry
Degree
MChem
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Chemistry is the study of atoms, molecules and ions, their structures, properties, synthesis and interactions with each other.
The subject covers a wide range, from simple compounds like sodium chloride to complex molecules such as DNA.
The importance of chemistry
A knowledge of chemistry informs understanding of science, technology and engineering.
A modern chemist can make significant contributions to a sustainable and healthy future. Some examples include the development of:
- efficient renewable energy sources
- smart materials and devices
- targeted medicinal therapies
MChem degree programme
The MChem degree programme covers topics in all areas of the field, from the basics to the most advanced understanding and applications.
In the early years of your degree programme, you will study core courses in chemistry and mathematics.
In addition, there is also a flexible curriculum to suit your personal interests. This means you may be able to combine courses in other sciences, arts or humanities with your core chemistry content. This flexibility means you may be able to potentially transfer to an alternative degree programme within science or engineering at the end of Year 1.
You will have scope to specialise through appropriate choice of option courses in Year 2, advanced lecture course topics in Year 4, and through the choice of your research project in Year 5. You will also develop greater leadership and organisational skills through group-based learning and open-ended projects.
In your final year, you will gain hands-on experience of research and carry out an in-depth individual research project with a choice of location and context.
Programme benefits
- All our chemistry programmes are accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
- You will have the opportunity to combine the study of chemistry with a wide range of other subjects in Years 1 and 2.
- The School of Chemistry scored 87.7% in the National Student Survey 2025 for overall student satisfaction.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Chemistry
Degree
MChem
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Chemistry is the study of atoms, molecules and ions, their structures, properties, synthesis and interactions with each other.
The subject covers a wide range, from simple compounds like sodium chloride to complex molecules such as DNA.
The importance of chemistry
A knowledge of chemistry informs understanding of science, technology and engineering.
A modern chemist can make significant contributions to a sustainable and healthy future. Some examples include the development of:
- efficient renewable energy sources
- smart materials and devices
- targeted medicinal therapies
MChem degree programme
The MChem degree programme covers topics in all areas of the field, from the basics to the most advanced understanding and applications.
In the early years of your degree programme, you will study core courses in chemistry and mathematics.
In addition, there is also a flexible curriculum to suit your personal interests. This means you may be able to combine courses in other sciences, arts or humanities with your core chemistry content. This flexibility means you may be able to potentially transfer to an alternative degree programme within science or engineering at the end of Year 1.
You will have scope to specialise through appropriate choice of option courses in Year 2, advanced lecture course topics in Year 4, and through the choice of your research project in Year 5. You will also develop greater leadership and organisational skills through group-based learning and open-ended projects.
In your final year, you will gain hands-on experience of research and carry out an in-depth individual research project with a choice of location and context.
Programme benefits
- All our chemistry programmes are accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
- You will have the opportunity to combine the study of chemistry with a wide range of other subjects in Years 1 and 2.
- The School of Chemistry scored 87.7% in the National Student Survey 2025 for overall student satisfaction.
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