Chemistry MChem (Hons) DIS / DPS / DIntS

Master

In Loughborough

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Loughborough

Overview
The principles and application of modern chemistry underpin many important UK industries. To meet the needs of employers we ensure that our students are given the opportunity to develop a wide range of transferable skills, including a logical and imaginative approach to problem solving and effective communication skills.
The broad base of the MChem Chemistry course allows you to take up careers in all areas of chemical science as well as non-chemistry careers.
In Years 1 and 2 the main core areas of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry form the backbone of the course, with additional modules in spectroscopy, analytical chemistry, biological chemistry, and mathematics. Laboratory classes, workshops and seminars support these lectures.

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Loughborough (Leicestershire)
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Loughborough University, LE11 3TU

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Subjects

  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Electrochemistry
  • Drug Discovery
  • Drug Development
  • Project
  • Materials
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry

Course programme

What you'll study

This pure chemistry course opens up the fascinating world of chemistry, providing you with plenty of hands-on practical lab experience and flexible module choice.

The information below reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. Updates may be made on an annual basis and revised details will be published through Programme Specifications ahead of each academic year. Please see Terms and Conditions of Study for more information.

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3
  • Final year

In Year 1 you will be introduced to the fundamental principles of chemistry and develop essential laboratory skills through practical hands-on laboratory work.

Semester 1

Fundamental Chemistry Core

Fundamental Chemistry

The aims of the module are to introduce students to the fundamental principles underpinning core chemistry topics (physical, inorganic, organic, analytical) and also mathematical concepts.

Semester 2

Spectroscopy and Analysis 1 Core

Spectroscopy and Analysis 1

An introduction to the principles and experimental methods of spectroscopy and analytical chemistry as a measurement science.

Energetics and Equilibria 1 Core

Energetics and Equilibria 1

This module introduces the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics, kinetics and phase equilibria, and their applications in understanding chemical and physical change.

Structure and Reactivity 1 Core

Structure and Reactivity 1

Introduces the fundamental concepts of structure and how this influences reactivity in organic and inorganic chemistry.

Semester 1 & 2

Laboratory Skills 1 Core

Laboratory Skills 1

This module develops the essential laboratory skills that are required in inorganic, organic, analytical and physical chemistry and introduces students to fundamental software packages required for chemical report writing and data manipulation.

In the second year of the course you will build on the key topics of the first year and further develop the essential laboratory skills required for inorganic, organic, analytical, physical chemistry and polymer chemistry.

Semester 1

Spectroscopy and Analysis 2 Core

Spectroscopy and Analysis 2

The aim of this module is to familiarise students with the theory and applications of analytical separation and structural elucidation techniques and to develop their analytical data manipulation skills.

Structure and Reactivity 2 Core

Structure and Reactivity 2

An introduction to the major types of chemical reactions in organic and inorganic chemistry, and the relationships between chemical structure, reactivity and behaviour of organic and inorganic compounds.

Semester 2

Energetics and Equilibria 2 Core

Energetics and Equilibria 2

This module serves to illustrate the applications of thermodynamics, discuss the principles of electrochemical reactions, and explain the fundamental principles of quantum theory.

Chemistry Option Core

Chemistry Option

The aim of the module is to enable students to understand how concepts of quantum mechanics, heterogeneous catalysis and conducting polymer are applied in chemistry.

Semester 1 & 2

Laboratory Skills 2 Core

Laboratory Skills 2

Further develops the essential laboratory skills required in inorganic, organic, analytical, physical chemistry and polymer chemistry.

In Year 3, the development of core chemistry continues along with optional topics which include drugs and disease.

Semester 1

Modern Aspects of Organic Chemistry Core

Modern Aspects of Organic Chemistry

The aim of this module is to review modern methods of organic synthesis, to present the principles and applications of orbital symmetry, and introduce advanced NMR techniques.

Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Core

Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

This module introduces some of the major issues and techniques currently at the frontiers of inorganic chemistry.

Advanced Physical Chemistry Core

Advanced Physical Chemistry

A module to introduce advanced concepts in Physical Chemistry, and their application in spectroscopy, electrochemistry and properties of materials.

Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis Core

Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis

The aim of this module is for the student to understand the analytical methods used in pharmaceutical and biochemical laboratories and the role of regulators in drug development.

Physical Chemistry Optional

Physical Chemistry

The aims of this module are to introduce the student to advanced concepts in Physical Chemistry, and their application in spectroscopy, electrochemistry and properties of materials.

Biological Organic Chemistry Optional

Biological Organic Chemistry

The aims of this module are to introduce the chemistry of biologically active molecules, and to develop advanced laboratory skills in modern organic synthesis.

Synthesis in Drug Discovery Optional

Synthesis in Drug Discovery

The aims of this module are to examine synthetic approaches to important biologically active molecules and to well-known drugs; to introduce methods of synthesis and modern synthetic reactions; to introduce combinatorial chemistry; to provide training in a number of advanced laboratory techniques of modern organic synthesis.

Inorganic Chemistry Option A Optional

Inorganic Chemistry Option A

The aim of this module is to provide advanced training in contemporary inorganic chemistry.

New Techniques and Technologies in Chemistry Optional

New Techniques and Technologies in Chemistry

The aim of this module is to review modern techniques and technologies in chemistry.

Drugs: Modes of Action and Screening Optional

Drugs: Modes of Action and Screening

The aim of this module is to enable students to understand how drugs may be synthesised, how they induce their effects and how these activities may be quantified in a drug development program.

Advanced Analytical Chemistry Option Optional

Advanced Analytical Chemistry Option

The aim of this module is to provide advanced training in modern analytical chemistry as applied to biological systems, including mass spectrometry and related techniques, biospecific techniques, elemental analysis and sample preparation, highlighting applications in health monitoring, clinical and forensic areas, and illustrated with examples of current research.

Semester 2

Environmental Chemistry Core

Environmental Chemistry

The aims of this module are to make students familiar with some aspects of environmental chemistry, with a focus on the atmosphere, soil and geology, and water, and explores the importance of chemical principles to our understanding of environmental issues.

Dissertation and Investigative Projects Core

Dissertation and Investigative Projects

The dissertation develops research skills through critical assessment of scientific literature and introduction to methods and procedures for undertaking investigative research work.

Inorganic Chemistry Option B Optional

Inorganic Chemistry Option B

The aim of this module is to provide advanced training in contemporary inorganic chemistry.

Drugs: Synthesis and Properties Optional

Drugs: Synthesis and Properties

The aim of this module is to enable students to understand medicinal chemistry, how drugs are designed and synthesised, and how these activities may be assessed in a drug development programme.

The final year provides the opportunity to tailor the course to your interests and aspirations via choice from an extensive range of optional modules. You will also conduct a substantial dissertation and extended research project.

Semester 1

Biological Organic Chemistry Optional

Biological Organic Chemistry

The aims of this module are to introduce the chemistry of biologically active molecules, and to develop advanced laboratory skills in modern organic synthesis.

Synthesis in Drug Discovery Optional

Synthesis in Drug Discovery

The aims of this module are to examine synthetic approaches to important biologically active molecules and to well-known drugs; to introduce methods of synthesis and modern synthetic reactions; to introduce combinatorial chemistry; to provide training in a number of advanced laboratory techniques of modern organic synthesis.

Inorganic Chemistry Option A Optional

Inorganic Chemistry Option A

The aim of this module is to provide advanced training in contemporary inorganic chemistry.

Physical Chemistry Optional

Physical Chemistry

The aims of this module are to introduce the student to advanced concepts in Physical Chemistry, and their application in spectroscopy, electrochemistry and properties of materials.

New Techniques and Technologies in Chemistry Optional

New Techniques and Technologies in Chemistry

The aim of this module is to review modern techniques and technologies in chemistry.

Advanced Analytical Chemistry Option Optional

Advanced Analytical Chemistry Option

The aim of this module is to provide advanced training in modern analytical chemistry as applied to biological systems, including mass spectrometry and related techniques, biospecific techniques, elemental analysis and sample preparation, highlighting applications in health monitoring, clinical and forensic areas, and illustrated with examples of current research.

Semester 2

Inorganic Chemistry Option B Optional

Inorganic Chemistry Option B

The aim of this module is to provide advanced training in contemporary inorganic chemistry.

Drugs: Modes of Action and Screening Optional

Drugs: Modes of Action and Screening

The aim of this module is to enable students to understand how drugs may be synthesised, how they induce their effects and how these activities may be quantified in a drug development program.

Drugs: Synthesis and Properties Optional

Drugs: Synthesis and Properties

The aim of this module is to enable students to understand medicinal chemistry, how drugs are designed and synthesised, and how these activities may be assessed in a drug development programme.

Semester 1 & 2

Dissertation and Extended Research Project Core

Dissertation and Extended Research Project

Chemistry MChem (Hons) DIS / DPS / DIntS

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