Department of Chemistry | MChem Chemistry (with Year Abroad) 60 months Postgraduate Program By Durham University |Top Universities
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Program overview

Main Subject

Chemistry

Degree

MChem

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

MChem Chemistry (with Year Abroad) at Durham University

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An Integrated Master’s degree, ideal for those planning to move into research either through further studies or within industry.


The Department of Chemistry at Durham University is one of the leading departments in the UK. When you choose to study for a MChem degree you will join a dynamic and focused learning community that is home to multiple research institutes, a range of first-class facilities and experts with close links to industry. Current developments in both research and industry are used to bring theoretical learning to life.


Chemistry degrees at Durham University offer a high level of flexibility. The MChem contains the same core curriculum in Years 1 and 2 as our other Chemistry degrees and you can switch to one of the other degrees up to the end of the second year.


You will build strong foundations in Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry and learn practical skills in our modern teaching laboratories. In your third year, you will continue to learn the core aspects of modern Chemistry, and start to focus on the concepts and skills required in research. Your final year is built around a research project embedded within a research group.


You will learn how Chemistry is the central science with learning interfaces with Biosciences, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physics and Astronomy. You will be exposed to cutting-edge analytical techniques and learn how they can be used to assist research and tackle global issues. Graduates are ready to either move straight into employment in a wide range of industries or advance into further studies and scientific research.


A degree in Chemistry will prepare you for a career in science and technology either in industry, research or academia. Chemistry is also an excellent foundation for careers in areas such as business and finance, consultancy, journalism, information technology, teaching and more. A significant number of our students also progress to postgraduate study.


Transferable skills include communication and presentation skills, logical thinking, report writing, problem solving, time management, data handling and analysis, teamwork and leadership, creativity, and instrumental and experimental skills. We aim to develop your curiosity as a scientist. These skills are valued across many sectors.


Recent employers of our graduates include GSK, Infineum, Procter & Gamble, BP and Akzo Nobel.


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Program overview

Main Subject

Chemistry

Degree

MChem

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

MChem Chemistry (with Year Abroad) at Durham University

[email protected]


An Integrated Master’s degree, ideal for those planning to move into research either through further studies or within industry.


The Department of Chemistry at Durham University is one of the leading departments in the UK. When you choose to study for a MChem degree you will join a dynamic and focused learning community that is home to multiple research institutes, a range of first-class facilities and experts with close links to industry. Current developments in both research and industry are used to bring theoretical learning to life.


Chemistry degrees at Durham University offer a high level of flexibility. The MChem contains the same core curriculum in Years 1 and 2 as our other Chemistry degrees and you can switch to one of the other degrees up to the end of the second year.


You will build strong foundations in Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry and learn practical skills in our modern teaching laboratories. In your third year, you will continue to learn the core aspects of modern Chemistry, and start to focus on the concepts and skills required in research. Your final year is built around a research project embedded within a research group.


You will learn how Chemistry is the central science with learning interfaces with Biosciences, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physics and Astronomy. You will be exposed to cutting-edge analytical techniques and learn how they can be used to assist research and tackle global issues. Graduates are ready to either move straight into employment in a wide range of industries or advance into further studies and scientific research.


A degree in Chemistry will prepare you for a career in science and technology either in industry, research or academia. Chemistry is also an excellent foundation for careers in areas such as business and finance, consultancy, journalism, information technology, teaching and more. A significant number of our students also progress to postgraduate study.


Transferable skills include communication and presentation skills, logical thinking, report writing, problem solving, time management, data handling and analysis, teamwork and leadership, creativity, and instrumental and experimental skills. We aim to develop your curiosity as a scientist. These skills are valued across many sectors.


Recent employers of our graduates include GSK, Infineum, Procter & Gamble, BP and Akzo Nobel.


Durham University: Inspiring the Extraordinary

We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world.

A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other!

Admission requirements

5 Years
Sep-2024

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Durham University is a globally outstanding centre of teaching, learning and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, in a unique and historic setting. Durham is a university like no other!

We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference globally and locally: research to empower and inspire.

We offer a broad range of courses. Our degree programmes are informed by research undertaken by our high-calibre staff in partnership with policymakers, industry, the public sector and communities globally.
 
Alongside the outstanding education we offer to students, we believe that participating in every aspect of university life is fundamental. The deep affinities created by each of our 17 Colleges ensure that we always have a sense of community at the heart of all we do.

Durham's four Faculties offer a host of Undergraduate courses covering a variety of subject disciplines:

  • Durham University Business School
  • Faculty of Arts & Humanities
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Social Sciences & Health

Opportunities for multidisciplinary studies are also available through the Department of Natural Sciences, Department of Liberal Arts or the Department of Combined Honours in Social Sciences.

Please visit the Durham University website (www.durham.ac.uk) for the full available suite of Undergraduate programmes.

Durham University: Inspiring the Extraordinary

Durham University is a globally outstanding centre of teaching, learning and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, in a unique and historic setting. Durham is a university like no other!

We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference globally and locally: research to empower and inspire.

We offer a broad range of courses. Our degree programmes are informed by research undertaken by our high-calibre staff in partnership with policymakers, industry, the public sector and communities globally.
 
Alongside the outstanding education we offer to students, we believe that participating in every aspect of university life is fundamental. The deep affinities created by each of our 17 Colleges ensure that we always have a sense of community at the heart of all we do.

Durham's four Faculties offer a host of Masters/Postgraduate Taught courses covering a variety of subject disciplines:

  • Durham University Business School
  • Faculty of Arts & Humanities
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Social Sciences & Health

Please visit the Durham University website (www.durham.ac.uk) for the full available suite of Masters/Postgraduate Taught programmes.

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