The MChem (Hons) Chemistry is an integrated four-year undergraduate masters degree that covers study areas like reactions and mechanisms, materials chemistry, drug discovery, computational chemistry and spectroscopy, chemical synthesis and physiochemical processes.

The programme is a high-standard platform for a range of careers. It includes a research project unit, where you spend a year focusing on a major independent project that you design, carry out and present, alongside your other areas of study.

Throughout our chemistry degree, you’ll develop the kind of practical skills vital for lab work, along with a balanced understanding of inorganic, organic, physical and analytical chemistry.  You’ll also have the flexibility to pursue the specialisms you’re most passionate about – through your final project, but also within the units you study, helping you shape the knowledge, experience and skills required for the career you aspire to.

A chemistry degree opens the door to varied career opportunities in sectors that include chemical, pharmaceutical, materials, food and drink, utility, healthcare, environment, aerospace, automotive, information technology and telecommunications.

Our MChem (Hons) Chemistry graduates have secured roles in a wide range of industries – from senior development chemists in manufacturing sectors to pharmaceutical quality control analysts and research scientists in the science and chemicals industry.

Your chemistry degree will also equip you with a wide variety of transferable skills that can be applied to non-subject specific career pathways such as local government, teaching, law, journalism, business, finance, IT and retail.