Chemistry with a Year in Industry MChem

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

Chemistry is a core science subject that touches almost every aspect of our daily lives and will become increasingly important in our future knowledge-based society. Chemists develop life-saving drugs, medical devices, materials and sensors that can enhance our quality of life and environment beyond measure. On our Chemistry courses you will build a deep understanding of chemical principles, from molecular structure and reaction mechanisms to analytical and practical laboratory skills, giving you a solid foundation in both theoretical and experimental chemistry.

You will also gain transferrable problem-solving, quantitative and research skills that are valuable for careers in science, industry, education, or further studies. Four-year MEng and five-year MEng (with a Year in Industry) degrees are available for high-calibre students with the ability and aspiration to study Chemistry at the highest levels.

Key highlights

Year in industry included within the five-year integrated master's
Covers molecular structure, reaction mechanisms and analytical chemistry
Builds practical laboratory skills alongside theoretical chemistry
Develops transferable problem-solving, quantitative and research skills

Entry requirements

A-level: AAA — AAA

Scholarships

County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary
Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.
Early Confirmation Award
Funding Amount - £1500
Up to £1,500
International Undergraduate Scholarships
This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.
INTO Progressors Scholarship
£1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.
Up to £1,500
LLB Senior Status International Scholarship
Scholarships Value - £4000
Up to £4,000
Queen's Loyalty Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of fees
Queen’s Family Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of fees
Royal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme
Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000
Up to £5,000
Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate
50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).
Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

Research chemist
Analytical chemist
Pharmaceutical scientist
Materials scientist
Quality control chemist
Chemistry teacher

Cost of study

UK/Home: £4,985 (NI/ROI), £9,790 (GB) | International: £28,500

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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