Course summary

With our MChem degree in chemistry, you start as an undergraduate but leave with advanced skills and a valuable master’s degree - ideal for standing out in the job market. Chemistry impacts everything in our daily lives, from making the perfect cup of tea to how we send shuttles into space. This integrated Master's in chemistry explores all branches of the discipline, including organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry and analytical chemistry. With a final-year project to demonstrate your problem-solving skills, you'll emerge with advanced skills to appeal to a broad range of employers. This MChem degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, which means you get free membership for the first year and become eligible for associate membership once you graduate. You'll also benefit from our connections with industry. Our lecturers have held prestigious roles at GSK and Pfizer, and we regularly welcome industry-based guest speakers. This course prepares you for successful careers, inside and outside the lab. Our chemistry graduates work as Laboratory Managers, Analysts, Technologists, Technicians, Project Managers and Scientific Officers in well-known organisations such as Dyson, E.On, GSK, and the NHS. With a 100% overall student satisfaction rating for Chemistry (NSS 2020), we are the perfect option for your future in professional science. What you should know about this course

• 15th in the UK for Chemistry (The Guardian University Guide 2023)

• Ranked #1 in London for Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2020)

• Gain extended lab skills to develop your problem-solving abilities (a high priority for employers)