Course Summary

Chemistry is a fundamental science which has a huge impact on our day to day lives. The crucial roles that the pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry industries have played in the fight against COVID-19 has also increased public awareness and perception of the challenges being faced and thus the national strategic importance of these industries. This integrated masters course places emphasis on research alongside developing your laboratory, practical and professional skills, and a specialism in medicinal chemistry in the final year of the degree. To provide a base for this advanced learning, the course shares Years 1, 2 and 3 with the Chemistry BSc course. **Reasons to choose Kingston** -Kingston's state-of-the-art laboratories include networked computers for each workspace, newly refurbished through a £6 million investment. -This MChem degree is ideal if you are considering a career as an industrial or medicinal chemist. -Two independent research projects, at least one of which will in medicinal chemistry, enabling you to develop advanced research skills.

Course Details - Modules

Example modules include: Inorganic Chemistry; Analytical & Experimental Chemistry; Organic & Natural Product Chemistry; Advanced Materials & Industrial Chemistry; Design Discovery & Development of Pharmaceuticals; and Medicinal Chemistry in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Course Details – Assessment Method

Teaching methods include lectures, workshops and practical classes. Theory work is backed up by independent or group-based practical study. Assessment typically comprises 60 per cent exam/40 per cent coursework, including practical exercises and in-course tests. Projects are assessed by practical work, presentation of results and a written report.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: F123

Institution code: K84

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

A2 Chemistry minimum grade C and one other science subject (second science can be Biology, Physics or Math) General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted.

Access Course in a relevant Science subject which has been passed with 112 UCAS points including 18 level 3 credits in Chemistry with a minimum 9 level 3 credits at Distinction and 9 Level credits at Merit.

BTEC National: Diploma/Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Chemistry) only must have merits in the following units: Unit 1: "Principles and Applications in Science 1" Unit 5: "Principles and Applications in Science 2" Unit 13: "Applications of Inorganic Chemistry" Unit 14: "Applications of Organic Chemistry"

T Levels are an alternative to A levels, apprenticeships and other further education courses. T Level focuses on vocational skills and can help students into skilled employment, higher education and/or apprenticeships. Students who study T Level spend 80% of the course in the classroom, learning the skills that employers need. The other 20% is a meaningful industry placement, where they put these skills into action. T Levels are the equivalent to three A levels and we recognise the UCAS tariff points they attract in line with other qualifications that aid progression to higher education.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 77%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 80%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

For international fees, please visit: https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/fees/ Please visit the provider course webpage for further information regarding additional course costs

Provider information

River House
53-57 High Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ

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