University of York

MChem (Hons) Chemistry, Green Principles and Sustainable Processes

University of YorkYork, United Kingdom

Course overview

Study the theory and practice of clean and sustainable chemical production and undertake independent research.

Key highlights

  • Covers theory and practice of clean, sustainable chemical production
  • Includes independent research as part of the degree
  • Integrated master's level study in green chemistry principles

Entry requirements

  • A-level: AAB — including A in Chemistry plus one other science/mathematics AAA including A in ChemistryWe accept the following science/mathematics subjects: Biology, Electronics, Environmental Science, Geology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics and Psychology
  • Access to HE Diploma: Distinction — 39 credits at Distinction including at least 15 in Chemistry-related units, 15 in a second Science (Biology, Mathematics or Physics) and 6 at Merit or higher
  • BTEC: DDD — BTEC National Extended Diploma
  • International qualifications — European Baccalaureate: 80% overall, including a minimum grade of 85% in Chemistry
  • International Baccalaureate: 35 — to include including grade 6 in Chemistry at Hig

Scholarships

  • Architecture Academic Excellence Scholarships

    Funding: £1,000

    Up to £1,000

  • Choral Scholarship

    £1,000. 6 total (1 per year group) £3,000

    Up to £1,000

  • Dean's Global Excellence Scholarship

  • English and Related Literature International Scholarships

    Funding: £1,000.

    Up to £1,000

  • Equal Access Scholarship (Undergraduate)

  • International Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship

    Funding: up to £10,000 (for first year of study only).

  • Robert Ackrill Haigh Scholarship

    One payment of £1000

    Up to £1,000

  • York Minster Choral Scholarships

    Up to £8,000 per annum

Careers this course leads to

  • Research chemist
  • Sustainability chemist
  • Process chemist
  • Environmental consultant
  • Analytical chemist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 (TBC) | International: £32,350

Admission

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