Chemistry (MChem)

University of Warwick
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Bachelor's degree

In Coventry

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Coventry

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Our MChem Chemistry degree provides training across all areas of the subject in an innovative department with world-class facilities.

Your first and second years will develop understanding of fundamental areas of Chemistry. Core modules will give you a background in the essential topics required for more advanced study and exposure to specialist and interdisciplinary topics will enable you to explore your interests.

In years three and four there is flexibility for you to tailor your module options to suit your interests. As well as a range of optional modules offered from within Chemistry you could take modules from other departments including the Business School and Languages.

Your degree will be further customised by the research that you carry out in your final year project and you will be able to express a preference for the topics and themes that appeal to you most.

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Coventry (West Midlands)
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University Of Warwick, CV4 7AL

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About this course

Our Chemistry degrees are excellent, all-round programmes that develop a broad skillset, valued by employers, as well as subject specific knowledge. You will develop the ability to solve unfamiliar problems by applying your knowledge and understanding and apply your critical thinking skills to assess complex situations. You learn how to locate, evaluate and communicate information to a range of audiences. You will become an independent investigator with the ability to devise and implement your own plans.

Our graduates have gone on to work for organisations including: Procter and Gamble, Oxford University Press, Huntington Life Sciences, Deloitte, Ministry of Defence.

Examples of our graduates’ job roles include: Inorganic Analyst, Research and Development Chemist, Secondary School Teacher, Organic Synthetic Chemist, Trainee Accountant.

A level: EITHER AAA including Chemistry and a second science (from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Geology or Statistics) OR AAB including Chemistry and two further science subjects (from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Geology or Statistics)

You must also achieve a pass in the science practical if your science A level includes a separate practical assessment.

Offers usually exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.

Master of Chemistry (MChem)

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Reviews

4.8
excellent
  • My communication skills really improved a lot.
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  • The language was not the problem for me.
    ← | →
  • The language was not the problem for me.
    ← | →
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4.6
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MING-HSUN

5.0
21/11/2020
About the course: My communication skills really improved a lot.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

MIKKEL

5.0
20/11/2020
About the course: The language was not the problem for me.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

MIKKEL

5.0
19/11/2020
About the course: The language was not the problem for me.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

MING-HSUN

5.0
19/11/2020
About the course: My communication skills really improved a lot.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

4.0
05/09/2018
What I would highlight: If you're able to choose courses not related to the Interdisciplinary Institute of Management !
What could be improved: Great course.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Problem Solving
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Organic Synthesis
  • Biological Chemistry
  • Metal Chemistry
  • Electrochemistry
  • Molecular Pharmacology

Course programme

Your first and second years will expand your understanding of Chemistry, covering core areas including: organic, inorganic and physical chemistry; polymers; organic synthesis; biological chemistry and electrochemistry.

Third-year work includes core modules in advanced Chemistry and extended laboratory work with industrial or overseas placements being available via a course transfer. You can also select optional modules from within Chemistry, across the Science Faculty, or from the Language Centre or Warwick Business School.

In your final year you will complete an individual investigative project on a topic that reflects your interests (worth 50% of the year’s mark) in collaboration with one of our academics, and you can select optional modules to support your research or broaden your knowledge.

How will I be assessed?

You will encounter summative examinations and coursework with a minimum of 25% of each year’s grade being generated from assessed work.

You will carry out a range of assessment types including laboratory reports, presentations, posters and essays to monitor your progress and provide regular feedback.
Your research project will contribute 50% towards your final year grade and will be appraised by a combination of assessments which may include a dissertation, presentation and viva.

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