Chemistry - MSci (Hons)
University of Birmingham
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Explore the breadth and depth of the central science and develop career-enhancing workplace skills MSci Chemistry with a Year in Industry. Immerse yourself in modern chemistry to unlock diverse opportunities. Guided by world class researchers and educators, youll graduate with a deep appreciation across chemistry, the confidence to propose innovative solutions and highly developed research skills. Youll spend a year on an industrial placement and, with real world practical experience, youll be ...Read more

Explore the breadth and depth of the central science and develop career-enhancing workplace skills MSci Chemistry with a Year in Industry. Immerse yourself in modern chemistry to unlock diverse opportunities. Guided by world class researchers and educators, you'll graduate with a deep appreciation across chemistry, the confidence to propose innovative solutions and highly developed research skills. You'll spend a year on an industrial placement and, with real world practical experience, you'll be a step ahead in your career. This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, providing our graduates with automatic entry to professional membership categories and their benefits, and a route to professional awards. Explore the dynamic world of modern chemistry in a department that has produced several Nobel Prize-winners from over a century of pioneering teaching and cutting-edge research. Learn from international experts who’ll help you develop a rigorous understanding of underpinning concepts while introducing you to the most exciting aspects of the subject. Combine core understanding with a flexible choice from areas that most interest you, such as analytical, biological, computational, medicinal, functional and energy materials, and sustainable synthesis. A year working in industry will help you apply that knowledge, develop key professional skills and build your networks. Build your practical and research skills in superbly-equipped and modern facilities, culminating in a final year project that you chose in in one of the School's internationally-recognised research groups. Develop your technical, research, multidisciplinary, creative problem-solving and communication skills, leaving you ready for a range of careers across and beyond chemistry.

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Ami
31 Jan 24

I love my cohort and course is well structured. Professors in chemistry school are super..Read more

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Luke
31 Jan 24

Best: facilities are new and advanced Tutors are dedicated and willing to help The ESO (emotional support office) is incredibly helpful and welcoming Worst: commuting is..Read more

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