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Qualification
Master of Chemistry - MChem
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Location
Keele University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Our Chemistry with Integrated Master's MChem offers maximum flexibility in allowing you to explore topics across the full breadth of chemistry, with a focus on your development as an independent researcher.
From undertaking a year-long research project, to extensive access to advanced laboratory facilities and research-grade instrumentation, you will gain the enhanced analytical techniques, data fluency, applied problem solving and employability skills to pursue a career as a professional chemist or further your studies with a PhD.
Chemistry is the science which bridges the fundamental atomic building blocks of the universe to the complexity of the living world. The impact of chemistry on modern life ranges from the advanced materials powering our devices, to the sustainable production and re-use of resources, the key processes which influence our environment and climate, and the life-saving drugs essential to modern medicine.
Our accredited MChem degree provides in-depth fundamental and applied knowledge in addition to current research trends from across the chemical sciences. 鈥疶hreading sustainability and industrial chemistry through traditional chemical principles and theories, you will explore the fascinating role chemistry plays in addressing humanity's most urgent global, economic, health and environmental challenges.鈥痀ou will have opportunities for individual advanced project work, collaborative learning, work and educational placements, and to explore frontier topics guided by our world-leading researchers.
In the first two years of study, you will build a strong foundation of core concepts in the fundamental areas of inorganic, organic, physical and analytical chemistry. Your learning will be supported through interactive teaching, workshops and small group activities as well as frequent opportunities to apply key concepts in laboratory classes and other practical exercises.
During your third year you will have the opportunity to unleash your creativity and undertake an independent research project. Rather than scripted laboratory work, you will collaborate with an academic member of staff to complete approximately 80 hours of project work, spread over both semesters.
You will graduate with Master's level knowledge, strong laboratory techniques, a suite of transferable skills and an awareness of the ethical implications and issues relating to environmental impact and sustainability. Graduates of this programme enter a range of professions, both in and out of the laboratory. Many also further their research knowledge by studying at PhD level.
Roles that are related to your degree include:
Academic chemist
Analytical chemist
Chemical engineer
Environmental scientist
Forensic scientist
Material scientist
Medicinal chemist
Museum scientist
Nuclear engineer
Patent attorney
Policy advisor
Research assistant
Science communicator
Science teacher
Synthetic chemist
Toxicologist
Transferable skills you will acquire include:
Applied problem solving
Analytical techniques
Communication of scientific knowledge to a variety of audiences
Data fluency
Independent learning
Research and presentation
Scientific investigation
Teamwork
Time management and organisation
Written and oral communication
Foundation year
Studying a Foundation Year, for whatever reason, offers an alternative route to Keele, and provides a unique opportunity to better prepare for your chosen degree. That extra year of study can improve your academic skills, expand your subject knowledge and, perhaps most importantly, build your confidence.
Duration of study
4 years or 5 years with international or placement year
Tuition fees
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拢 17,700per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
61st
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Campus address
Keele University, Staffordshire, Keele, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG, United Kingdom
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