Chemistry with Sustainability MSci (Hons)
University of Birmingham
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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

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A dynamic, ever-evolving subject, chemistry offers a route into a range of careers in a multitude of industries. During our MSci Chemistry course, you’ll develop your multidisciplinary and creative problem-solving skills, gaining a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of modern chemistry.Alongside core chemistry concepts, you will learn how chemists design new materials for energy storage and conversion, develop alternative fuel sources and meet the challenges of recycling a diverse range ...Read more

A dynamic, ever-evolving subject, chemistry offers a route into a range of careers in a multitude of industries. During our MSci Chemistry course, you’ll develop your multidisciplinary and creative problem-solving skills, gaining a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of modern chemistry.Alongside core chemistry concepts, you will learn how chemists design new materials for energy storage and conversion, develop alternative fuel sources and meet the challenges of recycling a diverse range of materials, from lithium-ion batteries through to plastics. Over the course of your studies, you will develop multidisciplinary and problem-solving skills.Our broad outlook on the subject offers you the chance to play your part in solving some of the century’s most complex problems in healthcare, medicine, sustainability and the environment, graduating with strong analytical abilities, the confidence to propose innovative solutions, and highly developed lab skills. You’ll also learn about the latest developments in cutting-edge research, and take part in it yourself in your final-year project, thus equipping you to take the first step on your career path or the next step in your studies. You can experience the pioneering teaching and research offered here for more than 100 years, producing several Nobel Prize-winners along the way. Coupled with the use of some of the best facilities in the country we are regularly placed among the top chemistry departments in UK for student satisfaction.

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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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A level:

AAA - A*AA Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

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

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

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

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

Offer will depend on subject combination.A level Chemistry. Minimum Mathematics requirement: GCSE grade 6. You must also pass the practical element of any reformed science A levels which include Biology, Chemistry and Physics taught from 2015.General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Maths are not accepted.

Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)

7,6,6 - 6,6,6 at Higher Level, including Chemistry at Higher Level, with a minimum of 32 points overall. One or more additional science subjects at Higher Level is advantageous. A minimum of 5 at Standard Level English and 4 at Standard Level Maths is required for those students who do not have a minimum of grade C in English at GCSE and of grade B in Maths at GCSE.

BTEC only considered when combined with other qualifications.

Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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