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Chemistry - MChem (Hons)
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Chemistry is a wide-ranging science concerned with matter at the atomic and molecular scale. Important aspects are synthesis, structure, reaction mechanisms, properties, analysis and transformations of all types of materials.Chemists are a constant source of innovation: it is hard to imagine any product introduced in recent times that did not require the creative efforts of a chemist. Chemistry underpins the conceptual framework and methodology of biochemistry and molecular medicine and is at ...Read more

Chemistry is a wide-ranging science concerned with matter at the atomic and molecular scale. Important aspects are synthesis, structure, reaction mechanisms, properties, analysis and transformations of all types of materials.Chemists are a constant source of innovation: it is hard to imagine any product introduced in recent times that did not require the creative efforts of a chemist. Chemistry underpins the conceptual framework and methodology of biochemistry and molecular medicine and is at the heart of many major industries. For more information on this course please visit ox.ac.uk/ugchem.

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Great buildings and location with great transport links to major cities. Being taught by people who are the best in that field and being able to contribute to their research at an..Read more

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Incredible University which I am proud to be a part of. Being part of a college really helps to make it a personal experience but you still feel like part of the whole..Read more

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Chemistry - MChem (Hons)
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