MChemChemistry with Research in Industry

Study location	United Kingdom, Liverpool
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	MChem
Course code	F161

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) - good results in Chemistry - good results in another science subject 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 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 88 or above, with at least 21 in Listening and Writing, 22 in Reading and 23 in Speaking CAE: 169 points overall with no component less than 162

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

More information	liverpool.ac.uk/..-industry-mchem/overview

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

Programme Year One

This is identical to Year 1 of the MChem Chemistry (F102) programme. You will take modules that cover the fundamentals of Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry, plus key skills, totalling 90 credits. You will spend 3 to 6 hours per week in the laboratory and so will receive a comprehensive training in practical aspects of the subject.

In addition, you will have a choice of 30 credits of subsidiary modules from other Departments including Environmental Sciences, Biological or Biomedical Sciences (Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology or Physiology), Mathematics, Physics and Archaeology. There are also optional courses within Chemistry covering, eg. the Chemistry-Biology interface, and in the second semester you can opt to take a research inspired course ‘Innovative Chemistry for Energy and Materials’ delivered by staff in the Stephenson Institute for Renewable Energy.

Programme Year Two

This is again identical in structure to the MChem Chemistry (F102) programme, with more advanced modules in theoretical and laboratory Chemistry and 30 credits of optional modules chosen from either Chemistry or another Department.

During this year, students will be seeking their industrial placements and so you will also receive help in writing an attractive CV to showcase your skills and in interview technique, with mock interviews being provided

Programme Year Three

Your third year will be spent on a paid industrial placement. Since you will be returning from placement into the fourth year of the MChem programme, you also need to cover the core Chemistry of the regular Year 3. This is done in specially developed distance learning modules supported by recorded lectures and special tutorial assignments. You will be required to write a final report on your research and performance during the year in industry, and this will contribute part of your mark for the year.

Programme Year Four

On returning from industry, you enter the fourth year of the MChem Chemistry programme. This final year of your programme will be dominated by your Chemical Research Project which accounts for 60 of the 120 credits. You will choose which branch of Chemistry you wish to pursue research in (and usually also which research group you wish to be in), and work throughout the year on original research at the frontiers of Chemistry.

As for MChem Chemistry (F102) you will choose four of the six core Chemistry modules that best reflect your interests and the second semester theoretical modules are all optional courses based on research themes in the Department.

Career opportunities

Graduates from Liverpool find employment in many areas, from the pharmaceutical industry to business management. Typical careers of our graduates include assistant analyst, development chemist, research assistant, and site chemist. Chemistry graduates succeed in a wide variety of careers. The skills and knowledge you develop during your degree ensure that you are highly attractive to employers from the chemical industries to financial services and management.