Study location	United Kingdom, Sheffield
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	MChem
Course code	F105

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) good results in Chemistry and another science subject (Physics, Biology/Human Biology or Mathematics) 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 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 80 or above, with at least 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking CAE: Overall score of 169 or above, with at least 162 in each component

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

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. sheffield.ac.uk/..seDetails.do?id=F1052018

Overview

The MChem offers more advanced work than the BSc and a strong element of research-based lab work. It provides a solid foundation in all major areas of chemistry, bringing you up to speed with the latest developments. The material covered here forms the basis of all of our courses.

In the first year, chemistry is your main subject: five lectures, six hours of laboratory instruction, and two hours of computer-aided learning per week, plus problem solving, tutorials and maths classes. You can also choose first-year modules in other departments. After the first year, all of your time is devoted to chemistry.

You can register for the BSc and transfer to MChem after your second year. To be eligible for the MChem, you’ll need to achieve a minimum standard in second-year course assessments.

Your final year involves advanced lecture courses, together with a laboratory research project tackling problems at the cutting edge of chemistry.

Programme structure

First year

Core modules:

Fundamentals of Chemistry 1
Fundamentals of Chemistry 2
Further Laboratory Chemistry
General Laboratory Chemistry
Science Challenge: Breaking Boundaries

Optional modules:

Mathematics (Chemical)
Mathematics for Chemists
Mathematics for Chemistry 1
Mathematics for Chemistry 2
Physical Principles in Chemistry

Second year

Core modules:

Chemistry Laboratory
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry

Third year

Core modules:

Chemistry Projects
Further Inorganic Chemistry
Further Organic Chemistry
Further Physical Chemistry

Fourth year

Core modules:

Chemistry Research Project
Topics in Advanced Chemistry 1
Topics in Advanced Chemistry 2

Career opportunities

Many of our graduates work in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, material and bioscience industries. Your problem-solving skills will be valuable in any sector, including education, where science teachers are in demand.