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

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Our four-year MChem degree builds on the three-year BSc Chemistry, offering greater depth in the major topic areas. The distinctive feature of the MChem is a substantial research project embedded in a research group which interacts with the wider research environment and has the potential to result in publishable work.Chemistry at Swansea University attracts students from across the world. Facilities include sector-leading teaching laboratories and analytical facilities built in partnership ...Read more

Our four-year MChem degree builds on the three-year BSc Chemistry, offering greater depth in the major topic areas. The distinctive feature of the MChem is a substantial research project embedded in a research group which interacts with the wider research environment and has the potential to result in publishable work.Chemistry at Swansea University attracts students from across the world. Facilities include sector-leading teaching laboratories and analytical facilities built in partnership with industryYour learning will be shaped by inspirational and internationally-renowned academics including Professor Simon Bott, recipient of eight awards for instructional teaching at the University of HoustonYour chemistry degree has been developed in collaboration with industrial partners.There are many sectors that you can go into after you graduate. A popular choice is medicine. Chemistry graduates research, develop and test new drugs and treatments.Swansea University helps you to prepare for your future career by helping you to find work placements and relevant part-time jobs, offering year in industry options, as well as introducing you to employers such as Tata Steel, Fujitsu, Perkin Elmer and National Nuclear Laborato.ries

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40th
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H
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

J
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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AAB - BBB Grades / Points required

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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 (last awarded Summer 2024):

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£9,535 per year

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£22,250 per year

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Harrison
09 Nov 23
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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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J
Joey
09 Nov 23
Chemistry
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...
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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

In 2023, the WhatUni Student Choice Awards ranked Swansea University 6th in the UK for Career Prospects, reflecting the...

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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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