University of Southampton

Chemistry (MChem)

University of SouthamptonHighfield, Southampton

Course overview

This 4-year MChem Chemistry lets you study chemistry to master's level. In your final year you’ll complete an extended research project that leads to a master’s qualification, known as an integrated master’s degree. Chemistry plays a central role in solving many of today’s major challenges, from climate change to the treatment of disease.

This flexible chemistry master’s programme allows you to tailor your studies to your interests, with options including: advanced chemical biology medicinal chemistry natural product chemistry stereoselective reactions sustainable chemistry computational chemistry You’ll work in our refurbished laboratories and incorporate modern environmentally responsible chemistry practices that are used in industry. We’ll provide you with support and training so you can make and analyse your own samples. In your final year you’ll take an extended research project in one of the following: in our research facilities as part of a year-long industrial placement as an e

Key highlights

  • Extended final-year research project leading to integrated master's qualification
  • Optional modules include medicinal, sustainable and computational chemistry
  • Further options in chemical biology, natural products and stereoselective reactions
  • Lab work in refurbished laboratories using environmentally responsible industry practices
  • Training and support to make and analyse your own samples
  • Final-year project can be part of a year-long industrial placement

Entry requirements

  • A-level: AAA — to include including chemistry, with a pass in the Practical exam (where it is separately endorsed
  • A-level: AAB — to include including chemistry, with a pass in the Practical exam (where it is separately; with EPQ
  • BTEC: DD — BTEC National Diploma; combined with A levels

Scholarships

  • Biological Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Economic, Social and Political Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Education School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Engineering Global Talent Scholarship

    Up to 5 scholarships of £2,000 are available to international students for the first 3 years of study on an undergraduate degree within the School of Engineering.

    Up to £2,000
  • Geography and Environmental Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Health Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Law School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Ocean and Earth Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Psychology Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship

    Successful applicants will get £10,000 towards their tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000
  • Southampton Chemistry Deans International Scholarship

    If you are awarded this scholarship, you'll get £5,000 towards your tuition fees in your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship

    There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.

    Up to £5,000
  • Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship

    The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to continuing academic performance) for up to £20,000 total. There are 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Research chemist
  • Medicinal chemist
  • Analytical chemist
  • Computational chemist
  • Chemical process scientist
  • Environmental chemist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £31,000 per year

Admission

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