About the course

This four-year MChem degree will give you a solid practical grounding in the fundamentals of chemistry with an emphasis on research, enabling you to become a self-sufficient working chemist.

　　This four-year course aims to give you a detailed understanding of the knowledge and skills required to advance into a successful chemistry career.

　　You will develop a solid understanding of the main areas of chemistry before focusing on areas that are interesting or important to you through a substantial research project worth half of the course credits during your final year. Plus, you will spend many hours in our labs gaining hands-on experience and developing your research, mathematical and computational skills.

　　With more of an emphasis on research than our BSc degrees, backed up with analysis, interpretation and problem solving together with significant opportunities to develop transferrable professional skills, you can acquire all the attributes needed to be a self-sufficient working chemist.

　　Career prospects - Graduate chemists have an array of career options. Many join the chemical industry, while others enter academia or government establishments. A number of graduates use the logical and practical training they have gained to enter marketing, sales, management or finance. Scientific journalism, publishing and teaching are all realistic potential destinations. Equally, the specific skills gained in laboratories can provide a stepping stone to roles in the manufacturing industry. In 2015/16, 91% of the School’s graduates who were available for work reported they were in employment and/or further study within six months of graduation.. Employers of MChem graduates included PCI Pharma, Randox, Hazlewoods LLP and Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water. Career destinations included research scientist, formulation scientist, quality control analyst, laboratory technician and trainee accountant. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: GB£101,800

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Cardiff
Autumn (September), 2025	Cardiff

　　

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Entry requirements for Cardiff University

Typical International Baccalaureate offer - 30 - 34 points including Chemistry

　　Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.

　　IELTS - At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-score

　　TOEFL iBT - At least 90 with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking

　　

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　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Cardiff University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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