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Chemistry, Green Principles and Sustainable Processes with a year in industry MChem (Hons)

University of York

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Course options

4 options available

  • Qualification

    Master of Chemistry (with Honours) - MChem (H)

  • Location

    Heslington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Chemistry is often referred to as the 'central science'. It covers topics as diverse as quantum mechanics and the study of atomic particles, to the molecular nature of biological systems and the Human Genome Project.

This degree will give you a strong grounding in fundamental chemistry. You'll also develop specialist knowledge of green chemistry, which is increasingly important in industry as regulations tighten and chemical resources become harder to find.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, assuring the quality of our teaching. This course meets the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem) status.

Year in industry

Spend a year working on a research project with chemical companies based in the UK and abroad.

Assessment

You'll be assessed in several different ways, depending on the modules you study. Forms of assessment include:

  • examinations
  • practical work
  • assessed workshops
  • presentations

Careers and skills

Although most of our graduate’s progress to become scientists, the analytical and transferable skills which constitute part of our degrees are recognised as suitable training for a wide range of careers.

About 40 graduates per year stay in the Department or join other universities to work for higher degrees. Most are involved in collaborative research projects, many with chemical companies.

Career opportunities

  • Innovative medicines graduate
  • Fuels technology chemist
  • Production chemist engineer
  • Products research scientist
  • Business services graduate
  • Auditor
  • Patent attorney
  • Regulatory officer

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 28,800per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    University of York, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England

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Gold-standard teaching (TEF 2023), delivered by renowned researchers who use real-world expertise to equip students for a global workplace.
In the UK top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University Guide).
Home to over 20,000 students from 150+ countries, creating a diverse, inclusive community and a lifelong global network enabled by York for Life programmes.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Chemistry

    7th out of 52

    19th out of 73 4

    18th out of 79 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    171 75%

    14th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    12th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.20 80%

    17th

    7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    144 68%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    33rd

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 77%

    42nd

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    152 71%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    21st

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    45th

    4

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