Chemistry with Industrial Experience: The University of Manchester

Course description

This is a highly flexible degree involving courses from chemistry and a range of other subjects. The first two years follow a core structure covering all the major branches of chemistry with laboratory classes forming an essential component of your training.

The third year is spent in industry, although eligibility for the MChem programme is at the discretion of the programme tutor taking into account your general performance and your second year mark. If you have not performed to a satisfactory standard, you will be transferred to the BSc (Hons) Chemistry programme.

The programme tutor will maintain contact with students and visit them during their placement year. Core chemistry material is taught by distance learning modules using the web. You will also be required to present a detailed report on the placement year and give an oral presentation at the end of the year.

Career opportunities

MChem Chemistry with Industrial Experience graduates go into a wide range of careers. You will be numerate, literate, versatile, creative and skilled in problem solving, with the added benefit of already having worked in the chemical industry. In general around 50% have a first job directly using their chemical knowledge, 25% go on to a further degree and the remaining 25% opt for diverse careers in areas such as finance, management, computing and IT.

Entry requirements

• Academic entry qualification overview: A Level: Grades ABB-ABC (to include Chemistry plus one other science or maths subject).
• English language: Minimum grade C in GCSE English Language. IELTS - minimum 6.5. TOEFL - minimum 233 (computer-based) or 577 (paper-based) or 90 (internet-based).
• A level: Grades ABC including Chemistry and one other science or maths subject.
• AS level: Two AS Levels may be accepted in place of one A Level.
• Unit grade information: The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit grade information which, like all other available information, will inform the consideration of applications.
• GCSE: A good range of subjects including English, Maths and Sciences with minimum grades of A-C.
• Key Skills qualification: The University warmly welcomes applications from students studying the Key Skills qualification. However, as the opportunities to take these modules are not open to all applicants, currently this is not an essential requirement of the University.
• International Baccalaureate: 32 points overall with at least 16 at Higher Level including Chemistry plus at least one other science subject from Maths, Physics or Biology at Higher Level. English must be offered at standard level.