MChem Chemistry

In each of the years you will study core inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, with practical experiments in associated laboratories. Training in laboratory skills is emphasised because chemistry has a strong practical component, whether it is in the synthesis of new compounds, characterisation of these compounds by spectroscopic methods or studying their properties.

Year 1
The first year of the chemistry programmes will develop your scientific skills – building upon your A level subject knowledge in chemistry but will also include a general skills module covering topics including mathematics and physics.

Year 2
You will study topics in organic, inorganic and physical chemistry, together with molecular structure and energy levels, extending your knowledge in the core areas of chemistry and honing your practical skills.

Year 3
The third year will offer you a detailed understanding of more advanced organic, inorganic and physical chemistry and a choice of optional modules Students on the MChem degree will take an advanced practical course giving them experience in a range of research laboratories, which will inform their choice of final year project.

Modules throughout the course aim to develop the transferable skills required of professional scientists by employers, such as communication, team-working and problem-solving skills.

Year 4
The fourth and final year of the MChem involves an extended research project, which could be a computational or a laboratory project, and further modules in advanced topics in chemistry. For the project you will spend time in a research group, usually working alongside postgraduate students and doctoral researchers. The research project will not only build up your research skills, therefore improving your employment prospects, but it is also an enjoyable and stimulating experience, frequently leading to publication in a scientific journal.

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