MChemChemistry

Study location	United Kingdom, Clifton campus
Type	Bachelor courses, sandwich
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	MChem
Course code	350R

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.0; CAE (Cambridge English Advanced): 169 points or above

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	ntu.ac.uk/..ogy/ug/2017-18/mchem-chemistry

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

You will have the opportunity to choose specialisms such as the following in the final years of the course:

Medicinal Chemistry
Nanomaterials
Green Chemistry
QA
LIM
Advanced Analytical Chemistry.
This allows you to tailor your degree towards a specific named pathway, help you follow your desired career path or simply study a subject that interests you.

What will I study?
Year One
Modules

Introduction to Organic Chemistry
Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry
Introduction to Physical Chemistry
Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
Professional Development
Introduction to Specialist Areas of Chemistry
Year Two
Core modules

Organic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Professional Practice
You will also choose one of the following optional modules:

Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Modern Day Materials
Sustainable Chemistry.
Year Three
Optional year-long work placements are available.

Core modules

Optional Integrated Work Placement
Advanced Chemistry
Advanced Organic Chemistry
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Advanced Physical Chemistry
Research Methodology
Choose one module from:

Advanced Chemical Analysis
Chemotherapeutics
Nano and Green Technology
Communicating Science and Technology.
Year Four

Core modules

Project
Optional modules

Choose three modules from:

Organic Synthesis and Characterisation of Biologically Active Compounds
Physical Properties of Solid-state and Nanocomposite Materials
Inorganic Chemistry Beyond the Molecule
Drug Detection Analysis and Screening.

How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed on a variety of components including the following.

Coursework and Practical 63%

Dissertation
Group projects
Portfolios
Oral presentations
Laboratory assessment and reports
Written 37%

Exams
In class written tests
There are approximately 90 places available across our Chemistry cluster of courses. This includes:

BSc (Hons) Chemistry
BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry
MChem Chemistry.
Where will I learn?
Teaching will take place on Clifton campus. All laboratory work will be carried out in the brand new, purpose built Rosalind Franklin building and lectures will be taught across campus.

What our students say
“The content of this course looked challenging yet enjoyable, which really appealed to me. It was the right choice – I’m enjoying my time in the labs, developing practical skills, carrying out experiments and getting to know other students and lecturers.

“All in all, I’d say this course has a good structure, a great student atmosphere and friendly staff. You get the opportunity to carry out research too, which is a fantastic experience for any Chemistry student.”

Shane Barber, MChem / BSc (Hons) Chemistry

Learn a new language
Alongside your study you also have the opportunity to learn a new language. The University Language Programme (ULP) is available to all students and gives you the option of learning a totally new language or improving the skills you already have.

Learning a new language can:

enhance your communication skills
enrich your experience when travelling abroad
boost your career prospects.

Career opportunities

Chemistry graduates have excellent employment prospects and possess a wide range of academic and transferable skills. On completion of this course, you will be well placed to enter a career as:

an analytical chemist
a chemist
a pharmaceutical chemist
a PhD student
a research and development chemist
a teacher.
These positions have been secured in organisations such as:

AstraZeneca
Augean
Bayern Oil
Boots
Castle Environmental
WSP Environmental.
Many graduates also choose to undertake further study on one of our Masters-level courses or MPhil and PhD research degrees.

What our students say
“Studying Chemistry at NTU has been an asset to everything I have done since – from working as a Chemist, to teaching English in South America, working in Police Intelligence, and (currently) Performance Management. The scope given to improve my analytical thinking, approach to learning, ability to put theory into practice, and build relationships was second to none, and are tools which I use in my daily life at work and home. So thank you, NTU!”

Mike Swanwick, Project Manager – Performance
Nottinghamshire Criminal Justice Board