MChem (Hons) Chemistry (with a year in industry)

University of YorkYork, United Kingdom

Course overview

Experience industrial research and gain an advanced degree in modern chemistry.

Key highlights

Includes a year working in industrial chemical research
Leads to an advanced integrated master's qualification in modern chemistry

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
Analytical chemist
Pharmaceutical scientist
Formulation chemist
Process development chemist
Quality control chemist

Cost of study

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

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 University of York, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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