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Chemistry at University of Huddersfield - UCAS

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Course summary

Known as the central science, chemistry provides a fundamental understanding of how the world works at a chemical level. Since the 1840s, Huddersfield has provided a strong chemistry education to its students, supporting the local textile and dyeing industries as a result. Today, you’re not limited just to these industries. A Chemistry MChem degree at Huddersfield can take you far as you make contributions to a wide variety of fields, including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and chemical engineering. Why Study Chemistry MChem at University of Huddersfield? At Huddersfield, you’ll be joining a chemistry department with a long and illustrious history. This advanced course is a step up from the undergraduate Chemistry BSc(Hons) course. It will prepare you with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of chemistry. You’ll gain relevant real-world experience and be taught by leading academics, while getting the chance to use modern instruments in our specialist chemical sciences labs. Following your first two years, you’ll put your knowledge and skills to the test by spending a year in a university group laboratory. During this research year, you’ll: • Experience working in a university research group. • Explore research opportunities related to your studies and your chosen pathway. • Develop a strong understanding of research within the chemical sciences and undertake a research project aligned to the interests of the research group you work in. An impressive 85 per cent of graduates from this course finding employment or You could work in chemical analysis, chemical manufacturing, healthcare, or pharmaceutics. Professional Bodies This course was last accredited in 2018 by the Royal Society of Chemistry and for six years thereafter. Why Huddersfield? Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

Modules

The first year comprises: • Structure: From Atoms to Molecules and Materials • The Reactivity and Properties of Carbon Compounds • Physical Chemistry 1 • Introduction to Analytical Science and Spectroscopy • Data Handling • Techniques of Practical Chemistry To see the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.

Assessment method

You’ll spend year 3 as a student in a research group, usually in a university or a research institute. This is an ideal choice for those who know they wish to pursue a PhD upon graduation. The final year includes advanced topics in chemistry and a substantial research project in one of the areas of expertise within the department. You’ll be taught through a series of lectures, tutorials, seminars, practicals and directed reading, as well as experiential learning whilst undertaking your Year 3 research position. Assessment will include written exams and coursework including problem-solving assignments, laboratory reports, short tests, and oral and poster presentations. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Chemistry, Royal Society of

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
7X66
Institution code:
H60
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

If you do not have the appropriate qualifications for direct entry to this degree you may be able to apply to our Science Extended Degree (BCF0) - https://courses.hud.ac.uk/full-time/undergraduate/science-extended-degree-leading-to-a-bsc-hons-degree/ Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/


English language requirements

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent.

Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements pages.

https://hud.ac.uk/international/courses-and-entry-requirements/international-entry-requirements/


Student Outcomes

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60%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £17600 Year 1
International £17600 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Tuition fees will cover the cost of your study at the University as well as charges for registration, tuition, supervision and examinations. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see Fees and finance - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/ If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/ Please email the Student Finance Office ([email protected]) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.

Sponsorship information

Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/

Chemistry at University of Huddersfield - UCAS