Program Overview

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Chemistry with an International Study Year MSci

Overview

Chemistry plays an important role in our society. It is central to finding sustainable solutions to global problems. This includes developing new drugs and vaccines, researching clean energy resources, and feeding a growing population. On this undergraduate masters-level course, you'll have the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner universities in year three.

Course Details

• Qualification: MSci Hons
• Entry Requirements: AAA-AAB
• UCAS Code: F103
• Duration: 4 Years full-time
• Fees: £9,535

Course Information

Royal Society of Chemistry

This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Study Abroad

You will have the opportunity to apply to study at one of our partner universities during year three. Examples of countries you could go to include:

• Australia
• Canada
• Hong Kong
• USA
• Ireland
• New Zealand

All teaching is in English.

Year in Industry

A placement year is not offered on this course. If this is something you are interested in, you may want to look at Chemistry with Year in Industry MSci.

Entry Requirements

• A Level: AAA-AAB
• Required Subjects: A level chemistry at grade A, GCSE maths at grade 4 (C) (or equivalent), plus GCSE in English at 4 (C) or above
• Excluded Subjects: General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Science and Society, Leisure Studies
• IB Score: 34 Points overall or 666 in 3 HL certificates
• IB Requirements: 6 in HL Chemistry
• English Language Requirements: 6.0 w/ no less than 5.5 in each

Additional Entry Requirements

• Alternative Qualifications: We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education. Consequently, we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:
  • Access to HE Diploma
  • Advanced Diploma
  • BTEC HND/HNC
  • BTEC Extended Diploma
• Extended Project Qualification (EPQ): If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A, you will automatically be offered one grade lower in an A Level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ, you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.
• RQF BTEC Nationals: Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma DDD Applied Science case by case, Pearson BTEC National Diploma RQF DD + A (A-Level Chemistry), Pearson BTEC National Extended Certificate RQF D + AA (A-Level Chemistry)
• Access to HE Diploma: 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3 D36M9P0. All applications are assessed on an individual basis to ensure sufficient chemistry has been studied. Distinctions in Inorganic Chemistry, Core Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry.

Tuition Fees

• UK Undergraduate Students: £9,535
• International Students: £30,750 per year

Additional Costs

• Books: You should be able to access most of the books you will need through our libraries, though you may wish to purchase your own copies.
• Printing: Due to our commitment to sustainability, we do not print lecture notes, but these are available digitally.
• Study Abroad: If you study abroad, you need to consider the travel and living costs associated with your country of choice. This may include visa costs and medical insurance.
• Equipment: To support your studies, the university recommends you have a suitable laptop to work on when on or off campus. If you already have a device, it is unlikely you will need a new one in the short term. If you are looking into buying a new device, we recommend you buy a Windows laptop, as it is more flexible and many software packages you will need are only compatible with Windows. Other equipment will include an examination-approved calculator and a molecular modelling kit (optional).

Career Overview

Our graduates can find roles in the pharmaceutical, chemical, food and drink, and energy sectors. This course will develop your skills in practical and theoretical chemistry, data-analysis, and problem-solving. These skills are also valuable for careers in finance, education, and the media.

Job Prospects

• Average Starting Salary: £30,050
• Career Progression: 100% of undergraduates from this course in the School of Chemistry secured employment or further study within 15 months of graduation.

Modules

• Year 1:
  • Introduction to Structure, Periodicity and Coordination Chemistry
  • Introduction to Spectroscopy, Energy and Bonding in Chemistry
  • Introduction to Organic Molecules and their Reactivity
  • Foundation Laboratory Work
  • Chemistry Study Skills
  • Calculations in Chemistry
  • Molecules of Life
  • Introduction to Green Chemistry and Processing
  • Frontiers in Chemistry
  • Mathematical Toolkit
• Year 2:
  • General Inorganic Chemistry
  • Principles of Analytical Chemistry
  • Synthesis and Spectroscopy
  • Energy, Spectroscopy and Solid State Chemistry
  • Core Laboratory Work
  • Atmospheric Chemistry
  • Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Advanced Calculus and Differential Equation Techniques
  • Sustainable Chemistry
• Year 3:
  • Year Abroad
• Year 4:
  • MSci Chemistry Research Project
  • Advanced Physical Chemistry
  • Contemporary Organic Synthesis
  • Nucleic Acids and Bioorganic Mechanisms
  • Inorganic and Materials Chemistry
  • Molecular Interactions and Supramolecular Assembly
  • Enterprise for Scientists
  • Advanced Biocatalysis, Biosynthesis and Chemical Biology

How You Will Learn

• Teaching Methods: The majority of this course is designed to be delivered in-person. Online methods may form part of a few modules. Year 3 will be delivered and assessed by the partner institution.
• Assessment Methods: Written exam, coursework, including lab reports and research project.

Contact Time and Study Hours

• Contact Time: Typically 8-10 hours of lectures and laboratory classes per week.
• Study Hours: You will be expected to spend around 10 hours per week studying outside of contact time.

Campus

• University Park Campus: Covers 300 acres, with green spaces, wildlife, period buildings, and modern facilities. It is one of the UK's most beautiful and sustainable campuses, winning a national Green Flag award every year since 2003.