Course summary

Develop your knowledge and skills, benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, and take your first step towards becoming a professional scientist with our MChem Chemistry degree. This four-year course provides excellent training if you are considering a career as a chemist in industry, research or higher education. In your first two years you'll gain a thorough grounding in the core areas of chemistry. As you progress, you will choose from a range of specialist options on topics such as polymers, organic synthesis, catalysis and biomolecular modelling. In your third and final years you can choose from a range of advanced options, allowing you to specialise in topics such as atmospheric chemistry, contemporary organic synthesis, and industrial chemistry. You will also take an advanced laboratory class to learn specialist techniques preparing you for your extended project in the final year. Much of your final year is dedicated to your own research project; it's an opportunity to think independently, develop your own ideas and gain first-hand experience in a stimulating research environment. For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/chemistry-ug/mchem-chemistry