Chemistry MChem (Hons)
Swansea University
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Master of Chemistry (with Honours) - MChem (H)

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Singleton Park Campus

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Full Time

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22-SEP-25

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4 Years

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Master of Chemistry (with Honours) - MChem (H)

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Singleton Park Campus

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22-SEP-25

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4 Years

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Chemistry is part of everything in our lives – it’s the key to understanding our world, and this Masters level degree will equip you with the skills and experience for a wide range of exciting and rewarding careers in a variety of industries. Our Chemistry Department has excellent links with employers, and Chemistry graduates are in demand, obtaining roles such as cancer researcher, forensic scientist, flavourist & innovation director, chief chemist, sustainability manager, fragrance chemist, ...Read more

Chemistry is part of everything in our lives – it’s the key to understanding our world, and this Masters level degree will equip you with the skills and experience for a wide range of exciting and rewarding careers in a variety of industries. Our Chemistry Department has excellent links with employers, and Chemistry graduates are in demand, obtaining roles such as cancer researcher, forensic scientist, flavourist & innovation director, chief chemist, sustainability manager, fragrance chemist, household goods senior scientist, and analytical scientist.You will be taught in our sector-leading teaching laboratories within the new multi-million-pound Chemistry Hub, which provides a world class facility for cutting edge chemical sciences and interdisciplinary research. This ensures you are exposed to the full range of opportunities which a degree in Chemistry can offer.Teaching is informed by our current excellence in research, in areas such as natural products, materials engineering, and medicine, and the Chemistry Department is currently working on vital projects such as delivering clean water and sanitation and affordable, clean energy in the developing world.On this four-year course, you will have the opportunity to study the main branches of chemistry - organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry and instrumental and analytical techniques. The course will develop both your theoretical and practical skills, including lab classes that incorporate a blended, e-learning pre-lab workshop to ensure that you are confident and competent to work in the labs safely and efficiently. You will also be able to use the innovative pre-lab simulation to practise lab skills in your own time.The MChem degree builds on the solid foundation of the BSc course, but explores the main topic areas in further depth. The defining feature of the MChem is a substantial research project, embedded in a research group.Typically, your research group will include a mix of postgraduate students and research staff and has the potential to result in publishable work. Uniquely, these projects can sit within other colleges as well as Science, such as Engineering or Medicine, to further your specialism. MChem degrees are a good first step towards professional chemist status and an introduction to independent research.


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40/101
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13th
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37th
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100 - 93 = 7% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
7%
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91%
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Harrison
09 Nov 23

The location is nice as I like visiting the beach. The lecturers for chemistry are all helpful people and will be happy to help any with problems or anything in general, relating..Read more

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Joey
09 Nov 23

Overall, uni has been a pleasant experience for me I don’t rlly feel like there’s anywhere that can be drastically improved, I’ve settled in well I know where everything that I..Read more

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ABB - AAB Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

To include Chemistry. If not studying A-Level Maths GCSE Maths Grade B (6) required.

We recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success. If you are predicted a Grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one-grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B.

To include at least 6 in HL Chemistry and Maths

in Applied Science. Maths GCSE Grade B is required.

Requirements are for A Levels where you can substitute the same non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Level Core Grade

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The location is nice as I like visiting the beach. The lecturers for chemistry are all helpful people and will be happy to help any with problems or anything in general, relating...
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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

Swansea University is renowned for its excellence in research, teaching reputation and delightful seafront location....

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Swansea University
Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  1.2 miles away

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