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Chemistry - MChem (Hons)

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    University of Sheffield Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Prepare to work as a researcher in the chemical industry, or to go on to a PhD and an academic career. Over four years, you'll do research training and spend most of your final year working on your own project as part of a team of professional scientists.


Four years of advanced study and hands-on experience will give you the skills of a forward-thinking 21st-century chemist, ready to start your career as a researcher.

The four-year Chemistry MChem degree at the University of Sheffield is the best route if you’re planning your career in scientific research, a PhD and an academic career. Accredited by the Royal Society for Chemistry, this MChem builds from fundamentals to a final year spent mostly working on your own project, as part of a team of research scientists.Sustainability modules are part of our core teaching, and you’ll learn about this right from the start. And just like our Chemistry BSc, the first two years will be about the concepts and skills you need to eventually unlock a host of advanced topics in your third year.Your lectures are supported by small group tutorials, where you can delve deeper into complex topics. These small group teaching sessions are led by your personal tutor in first year, and specialists in years two and three, when you’ll explore chemistries environmental, computational, biological and medicinal – plus advanced materials and nanotechnology.In the fourth year you will have an opportunity to develop your research skills through advanced study, and in a research project – where you’ll join a team working on new discoveries, before graduating, primed for an exciting career.


Why study this course?

- Top 20 in the UK for chemistry: The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026- Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) accredited course: This course is accredited by the RSC for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).- Build connections and a career: Opt to spend a full year on a work placement. Our students have secured placements with a range of organisations including Unilever, AstraZeneca, Reckitt, GSK and EDF Energy.- Summer research placement: Gain research experience through the Sheffield Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) scheme.

Tuition fees

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£ 30,570per 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 Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    The University of Sheffield - Main Site, Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN, United Kingdom

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With 28,000 students from over 150 countries, Sheffield is a diverse, welcoming city that's celebrated for its safety, strong sense of community, and culture.
The university offers a range of scholarships for international students.
Ranked in the UK top 20 (Complete University Guide 2025), Sheffield is a leading university for research and teaching.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Chemistry

    14th out of 48 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    150 67%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    16th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    19th

    9

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