Our MChem degree in pure chemistry provides a thorough grounding in the subject with a substantial research project in the final year - taught within Loughborough's state-of-the-art STEMLab facilities by our renowned academic staff.
Chemistry powers many aspects of our lives, from the clean water we drink to the air we breathe. The materials we use in our everyday lives, much of the food we eat, and the energy that runs our homes, schools and workplaces we owe to the work of chemists. Chemistry is a vibrant, fascinating subject that enhances our understanding of the natural and physical world and often provides the key to solving global challenges. This is why students of chemistry can go on to make a real difference in the world tackling issues like climate change, hunger and disease.
Our MChem (Hons) degree in Chemistry provides a comprehensive study of the subject with the opportunity to tailor your degree towards your passions and career aspirations through a range of optional modules. Ideal for students considering careers in industrial research or a PhD, the final year of the MChem Chemistry allows you to undertake an extensive research project, supervised by a member of our academic staff and working in research laboratories alongside postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers.
As your knowledge of chemistry grows, you will also develop analytical and problem-solving skills that have value in a wide variety of employment contexts. Our placement scheme gives you the opportunity to gain highly sought-after workplace experience and apply what you have learnt in a real job with real responsibilities, often working with major companies and organisations (for example, GlaxoSmithKline, RB, Lubrizol, and Pirelli). You could also broaden your horizons with a year studying abroad.
You will also benefit from our exceptional pastoral support, peer-mentoring scheme, and the compelling insights of our academic staff, many of whom are active in research with far-reaching impact.
In Years 1 and 2 the core areas of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry form the backbone of the MChem Chemistry degree, with additional modules in spectroscopy, analytical chemistry, and mathematics. Laboratory classes, workshops and seminars support these lectures. After Year 2, the development of core chemistry continues along with optional topics which include drug synthesis and action, advanced analytical research methodologies, energy and equilibria, and inorganic chemistry. In the third year of your Chemistry degree you will study research techniques and methods that are complemented with further advanced modules in chemistry. Two investigative projects, often working in teams, are undertaken - building your research skills and teamworking abilities.
In your final year you will study advanced research techniques that are complemented with further optional modules in chemistry, and a substantial research project (worth 60 credits). This makes an MChem in Chemistry ideal for students who may be considering PhD study or a career in industrial research.
Course Details - Modules
For a full list of areas studied, see the 'What You'll Study' section of the course page on our website.
Course Details – Assessment Method
You are assessed by examination and coursework. Depending on the module, coursework may include written laboratory reports, oral presentations, poster presentations, research papers, peer review and dissertations.
MChem students must obtain an average of 55% or above in Years 2 and 3 to progress to the next year of the course. Your MChem degree classification will be determined by the weighted average of your marks obtained in years 2, 3 and 4 in the ratio 20:40:40.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Chemistry, Royal Society of
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:
F103
Institution code:
L79
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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
AAB including Chemistry and preferably one other Science or Maths
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 Credits overall including 45 at Level 3. Please obtain: Distinctions in all Chemistry Units and Merit in all other Units.
AB including Chemistry, plus Highers at majority A/B grades.
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma Grades Distinction Distinction plus A Level Chemistry Grade B.
Preferred subject: Applied Science.
We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
35 (6,6,5 HL) including HL Chemistry and preferably one other science or Maths at HL.
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science: DDD to include optional modules 13, 14, 18 and 19.
Preferred subject: Applied Science.
We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop down field for more information.
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate Grade Distinction plus A Level Grades AB including Chemistry
Preferred subject: Applied Science.
Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels providing individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
We consider applicants offering Pre-U Principal Subjects or a combination of the Pre-U and A levels, provided a minimum of three subjects overall are taken. We recognise the benefit of the Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) course in developing independent study and research skills. While we would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions. However, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results.
Loughborough accepts a wide range of qualifications for entry as outlined on our website www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/getting-started/applying/entrance-requirements/
This information details the general requirements and should be read in conjunction with the information given for each course.
Loughborough also accepts a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website www.lboro.ac.uk/international/applicants/country/
Loughborough uses contextual data in the admissions process to provide insights into the context in which your academic qualifications have been achieved. This may influence the typical offers outlined in the information given for each course. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/getting-started/applying/contextual-data/
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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All applicants are required to demonstrate that they have an appropriate level of English language. For full details of the acceptable English language requirements see our website.
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
Go onto work and study:
98%
Fees and funding
EU
25700.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
International
25700.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
While the cost of your tuition covers lots of things, it doesn’t cover everything. For instance this course doesn’t cover the cost of any stationary, printing, books or re-assessments which you might need.
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