Chemistry with Research in Industry MChem (Hons)
University of Liverpool
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Master of Chemistry (with Honours) - MChem (H)

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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This is our most challenging programme, combining a complete MChem programme with a year of paid industrial research experience – an ideal combination if you wish to become a professional chemist and pursue a high-level research career in Chemistry after graduation. A one-year industrial placement will enhance your practical and intellectual skills and benefit you when you return for your final year – final degree performances are enhanced by a year in industry. In today’s competitive job ...Read more

This is our most challenging programme, combining a complete MChem programme with a year of paid industrial research experience – an ideal combination if you wish to become a professional chemist and pursue a high-level research career in Chemistry after graduation. A one-year industrial placement will enhance your practical and intellectual skills and benefit you when you return for your final year – final degree performances are enhanced by a year in industry. In today’s competitive job market, prior industrial experience is also highly sought-after by employers.This programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).

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WUSCA ranking:
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11/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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18th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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19th
Chemistry
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0%
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100%
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Chemistry graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Chemistry graduate salary
£21,000
What students say
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Laura
27 Feb 24

Good library , librarians..Read more

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Olivia
09 Feb 24

At the university we have a great range of facilities to use. Specifically for my degree, I spend a lot of time in the central teaching labs which has a lot of high grade..Read more

Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

ABB Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

A Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

33 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H1,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

T Level:

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

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

B Grades / Points required

Including Chemistry and a second science.Acceptable second sciences: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Geography, Geology, Computing, Computer Science and EconomicsFor applicants from England: Where a science has been taken at A level (Chemistry, Biology or Physics), a pass in the science practical of each subject will be required.

Including Chemistry and a second science

Applicants who offer the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and meet our offer criteria will be made the standard offer, plus an alternative offer. This will be at one A Level grade lower plus a grade A in the EPQ, for example the offer would be AAB or ABB plus A in the EPQ.

353 including 6 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in a second science at Higher Level

H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3 including Chemistry and a second science at H2 or above.

T levels considered in a relevant subject and specialism. Additional test required

AB in Chemistry and a second science (including Science Practical), plus grade B in Welsh Baccalaureate.

Popular A-level subjects

Chemistry

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Chemistry
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Mathematics
69%
Biology
60%
Physics
32%
General Studies
13%
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