MChem, BSc Chemistry with a Year in Industry

Programme overview

Entry requirements

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Programme specification

The information on this page is accurate for students entering the programme in 2023/24 or before. For students entering the programme from September 2024 or after, you can find the details of your programme: MChem, BSc Chemistry with a Year in Industry (For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

Chemistry is a central science, at the core of everything we can see, smell, taste and touch around us. From energy to the environment, groundbreaking medicine to cleaning products, chemistry is integral to all aspects of our life, which puts chemical scientists at the forefront of delivering invaluable solutions to global challenges such as climate change, sustainability and health.
In your first two years you will study the fundamental concepts and principles that underpin chemistry, whilst developing laboratory skills and a wide range of graduate and transferable skills like teamwork and data analysis. You’ll also be exposed to the latest research from our globally-recognized research groups.
You'll spend the third year of your degree undertaking a paid 9-12 month industrial placement, in a role which allows you to further develop your understanding of an area of chemistry and to complete a project. The placement will enable you to develop a range of skills relevant to your future career. You’ll continue to build upon your knowledge across the breadth of chemistry by pursuing distance learning.
In your final year you’ll undertake a significant research project, embedded in one of our internationally recognized research groups. This allows you to follow your interests and investigate a topic at the cutting edge of chemistry, as well as further develop transferable skills such as working independently, communication and time management.

Year 1

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Compulsory Modules

This information is applicable to students who entered from or after 2024-25. Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
CHEM1102	Chemistry in Action: Atoms, Molecules, Matter	10	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
CHEM1204	Fundamental Organic Chemistry for Biology & Synthesis	10	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
CHEM1205	Chemistry of the Material World	10	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
CHEM1302	Introduction to Modern Chemistry	20	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
CHEM1303	Chemistry and Chemists for a Sustainable Future	20	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
CHEM1402	Introduction to Practical Chemistry and Research Skills	40	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)	PFP

Optional Modules

Students will be required to study a further 10 credits from the following:

Option A:
For students without A level maths or equivalent, or with a grade less than C in A level maths or equivalent, you must take the following module.

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
NATS1180	Mathematics for Scientists	10	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Discovery Modules

Year 2

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Compulsory Modules

This information is applicable to students who entered from or after 2024-25. Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
CHEM2112	Chemistry of Materials: what they are and how we know	10	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
CHEM2192	Molecular Signatures: Spectroscopy and Chromatography	10	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
CHEM2212	Organometallics: from bonding to catalysis	10	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
CHEM2293	Specialisms in Chemical Science	10	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
CHEM2321	Organic Chemistry: Structure, Reactions and the Science of Life	20	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
CHEM2331	Molecules, Energy, Quanta and Change	20	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
CHEM2402	Practical, Professional and Research skills for Chemists	40	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)	PFP

Optional Modules

Discovery Modules

Year 3

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Compulsory Modules

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
CHEM3302	Distance Learning for Year in Industry	30	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
CHEM8101	Industrial Placement for Integrated Masters Students	90	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)	PFP

Students who fail CHEM3302 will revert to the BSc Chemistry (Industrial) programme of study.

Discovery Modules

Year 4

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Compulsory Modules

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
CHEM5460M	Laboratory-based Project Work 6M	60	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)	PFP
CHEM5600M	Advanced Topics in Chemistry 60 Credit	60	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Students will be required to pass CHEM5460M.

Compulsory Modules

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
CHEM5460M	Laboratory-based Project Work 6M	60	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)	PFP
CHEM5600M	Advanced Topics in Chemistry 60 Credit	60	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Students will be required to pass CHEM5460M.

Discovery Modules

Year 5

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Discovery Modules

Year 6

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Last updated: 29/04/2025 17:02:45

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