Year 1: foundation classes in Chemistry, Mathematics, and other sciences; practical laboratory sessions help you to master the basic preparative and analytical skills; non-chemistry elective from other disciplines across the University e.g. Business Analysis & Technology, Introductory Astronomy, History and Languages.
Years 2 and 3: all aspects of Inorganic, Organic, Biological and Physical Chemistry.
Year 4: MChem students normally undertake a paid 12-month industrial placement which can be in the UK or abroad.
Year 5: specialise in the areas and applications that interest you most and undertake a research project.
2025 entry requirements
Standard entry:
4 Highers at ABBB or AABC including Maths and Chemistry at B. Higher English preferred. Advanced Higher Maths and Chemistry recommended.
Widening access entry:
4 Highers at ABBC or BBBB including Maths and Chemistry at B. Higher English preferred. Advanced Higher Maths and Chemistry recommended.
Entry to year 2 may be possible with 3 Advanced Higher at BBB including Maths, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
A Foundation Apprenticeship is accepted in place of a non-essential Higher.
September
Degree
MChem
Full time
F103
5 years
Faculty of Science
Pure and Applied Chemistry
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