Chemistry MChem Honours (F103)

Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage.

Please be aware that programme modules do change and therefore may differ for your year of entry.

• CHY1101 Basic Organic Chemistry
• CHY1102 Fundamentals of Biological and Medicinal Chemistry
• CHY1201 Elements of Physical Chemistry
• CHY1204 General Chemistry
• CHY1205 Introductory Physical Chemistry
• CHY1301 Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry
• CHY1402 Analytical Methods and their Applications

• CHY2001 Group Assignment in Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry
• CHY2003 Topics in Chemistry
• CHY2101 Organic Chemistry
• CHY2102 Bioactive Natural Products
• CHY2201 Physical Chemistry
• CHY2301 Inorganic Chemistry
• CHY2401 Structural Chemistry

• CHY3011 Research Literature Project
• CHY3108 Advanced Organic Chemistry
• CHY3206 Advanced Physical Chemistry
• CHY3306 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

• CHY8411 Research Project (60)
• CHY8430 Advanced Problem Solving

You choose five modules from the following list:

• CME3036 Process and Product Engineering
• CHY8420 Selectivity and Stereocontrol in Organic Synthesis
• CHY8421 Advanced Methods in Drug Discovery
• CHY8422 Further Organic Chemistry
• CHY8423 Chemical Structure and Dynamics
• CHY8424 Catalyst Application and Design
• CHY8425 Further Inorganic Chemistry
• CHY8428 Applications of Physical Chemistry in Energy, Environmental, and Biological Research

A degree in chemistry can be the passport to a whole range of careers. If you want to pursue chemistry research in industry or academia, a good chemistry degree (usually an MChem) is essential, often followed by a research (PhD) degree. A large number of our graduates do follow such a career pattern.

Our Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry degrees are particularly suited for employment in the pharmaceutical industry, hospital laboratories and firms specialising in clinical diagnosis. The industrial training year often plays a decisive role in choosing a career and provides an excellent opportunity to gain the practical skills and experience that employers value so highly. Most chemistry graduates choose to pursue careers in scientific research-related roles or in technical occupations.

The main employers are those in the chemical and related industries such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, petrochemicals, toiletries, plastics, and polymers. Other key employment sectors include the food and drink industry; utilities and energy research; health and medical; research organisations and agencies.

A small proportion of Chemistry graduates will choose to enter very different career areas such as finance, marketing, sales and advertising; arts, design and sport; and social and welfare professions.

Find out more about the career options for Chemistry from Prospects: The UK's Official Careers Website.