Chemistry MCHEM

  • Overview

    Chemistry research discoveries improve lives and solve global problems. Chemists investigate the interactions of atoms and molecules and create entirely new substances. Our uniquely structured four-year MChem programme will give you knowledge and skills that will equip you for research, or a career contributing to areas as diverse as archaeology and interplanetary exploration.

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 4 years

    Part-time: 10 years

    Sandwich: 5 years

    UCAS code F101

    Professional accreditation

    Our course was developed in consultation with employers. It will be presented for accreditation with the Royal Society of Chemistry at the first available opportunity in 2013/14.

  • Course content

    Course structure

    Our MChem combines an in-depth knowledge of traditional chemistry with specialist and transferable skills, with a particular focus on research. Theoretical lectures, interactive workshops and practical laboratory classes lead you from fundamental concepts to advanced specialist options in the final year. One sixth of each year is an application of chemistry chosen by you (for example geochemistry, biochemistry or informatics) to complement your interests and career options.

    You gain hands-on experience of techniques including chromatography, spectroscopy and electro-analysis in specialist laboratories in the new Huxley building. Modern spectrometry and microscopy are also covered. Computer-based sessions using specialist chemistry software and our peer-assisted study scheme (PASS) further support your learning. Your progress is ensured using a variety of assessments and examinations with a focus on solving real-world problems. Feedback helps you develop as a chemist and self-evaluation activities and tutor-based support enhance your employability. We encourage you to develop your skills through a work placement year, supported by a dedicated tutor.

    All of your lecturers are experts and you will conduct research under their supervision in years 3 and 4. Research projects have included nanotechnology, artificial ion channels and the chemistry underlying human ageing. You will learn from the wider research community through lectures from visiting experts and our seminar programme. Our students often publish their research project findings in leading journals and present at international conferences.

    Syllabus

    Year 1
    Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry: theory and practicals
    Analytical Chemistry: theory and practicals
    Mathematical Skills
    Transferable and Chemistry Skills
    Applied option

    Year 2
    Intermediate Chemistry: theory and practicals
    Intermediate Analysis: theory and practicals
    Statistics
    Chemical Methodology: molecular modelling and information retrieval
    Transferable and employability skills
    Applied option

    Optional placement year

    Year 3
    Advanced Chemistry: theory and practicals
    Advanced Analysis: theory and workshops
    Specialist chemistry options
    Applied option
    Group research project

    Year 4
    Recent developments in chemistry research
    Specialist chemistry options
    Applied option
    Individual research project.

  • Entry requirements

    Typical entry requirements Help
    individual offers may vary

    A-levels:
    ABB. A-level subjects must include chemistry.

    International Baccalaureate:
    34 points, specified subjects.

    QAA-approved access course:
    Distinction overall and in chemistry units.

    GCSE (minimum grade C):
    At least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.

    For non-native speakers of English:
    IELTS 6.0 overall, 6.0 in writing.

  • Location

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  • Career opportunities

    As an MChem graduate you will leave us with knowledge and skills that equip you for research and professional careers in chemistry. Our graduates have been awarded PhD studentships at top UK universities and work in a wide variety of local and global companies (GSK, Southern Water, Novartis).

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  • Fees and costs

    The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

    The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.

    What's included in the fee?

    When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

    You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

    Our website www.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

    MChem  [P3CF001]
    UK/EU 9,000 GBP
    Island Students 9,000 GBP
    International 12,500 GBP

    If you choose to take the professional placement (sandwich) year offered on this course you will pay a reduced fee during this year. Our fee for the professional placement year is currently £750 for Home and Island Students and £1,760 for International students. This fee may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

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01273 642090
Email chemistry@brighton.ac.uk

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