MChem (Hons) Chemistry, the Atmosphere and the Environment (with a year in industry)
University of YorkYork, United Kingdom
Course overview
Learn how the natural environment functions to evaluate the impact of industry.
Key highlights
- Year in industry gaining professional work experience
- Explores how the natural environment and atmosphere function
- Trains you to evaluate the environmental impact of industry
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 £1,000Choral Scholarship
£1,000. 6 total (1 per year group) £3,000
Up to £1,000Dean's Global Excellence Scholarship
English and Related Literature International Scholarships
Funding: £1,000.
Up to £1,000Equal 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 £1,000York Minster Choral Scholarships
Up to £8,000 per annum
Careers this course leads to
- Environmental chemist
- Atmospheric scientist
- Environmental consultant
- Analytical chemist
- Air quality scientist
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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