MSci Chemistry with Molecular Physics at Imperial College London

Focus on the intersection between chemistry, maths and physics on this professionally accredited course. If you're studying chemistry, mathematics and physics and enjoy how they intersect, this course will teach you to apply the skills and content from all three disciplines. You'll gain a thorough understanding of the foundations that underpin modern, interdisciplinary chemistry through lectures, workshops, tutorials and labs, and explore this through the lens of molecular physics.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences  |  Department: Department of Chemistry  |  Duration: 4 years, 5 years  |  Study mode: full-time; options: Chemistry with Molecular Physics and a Year in Industry (integrated master's)  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules include Language of Chemistry, Structure and Bonding: Atomic Structure to Molecular Orbitals, Introduction to Spectroscopy, Reactivity at Carbon Centres, Chemistry of the Elements: Hydrogen to Uranium, Practical Chemistry 1, Mathematics and Physics 1; Year 2 core modules include Electronic States and Bonding, Analysis of Molecules, Materials and Mixtures, Solids, Liquids and Interfaces, Chemistry of Molecular Systems, Macromolecules and Materials, Control and Selectivity in Molecular Synthesis, Practical Chemistry 2; Year 3 core modules include Advanced Chemistry Topics 1 for Molecular Physics, Advanced Chemistry Topics 2 for Molecular Physics, Practical Chemistry 3 for Molecular Physics; Year 4 core modules include Advanced Interfacial Science.

Career pathways

Graduates of our Department go on to succeed in a wide range of sectors. These include pharmaceuticals, research and development, consultancy, financial services, food and drink, insurance, defence and data science. Typical roles include Scientist, Graduate Consultant, Business Analyst, Medical Writer, Data Analyst, Graduate Sales Representative.

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