MChem Chemistry at University of Kent

Programme overview

Four-year integrated master's in Canterbury building a broad base in organic, inorganic and physical chemistry, then specialist areas such as computational chemistry, advanced analytical methods and materials, with extensive laboratory work. It includes a master's-level research project and dissertation and is recognised by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.

Duration: 4 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time; integrated master (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 covers Fundamentals of Chemistry, Chemistry and the Environment, Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry 1 and Experimental Chemistry 1. Stage 2 includes Analytical Chemistry 1, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry 2, Inorganic Chemistry 2, Physical Chemistry 2 and Experimental Chemistry 2. Stage 3 adds Analytical Chemistry 2, Materials Chemistry, advanced synthesis, structure and reactivity, computational chemistry and a Chemistry Research Project. Stage 4 includes Substances of Abuse, Advanced Research Skills and an Advanced Chemistry Project.

Career pathways

Graduates are hired in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, environmental services, education and government at organisations such as GSK, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Reckitt, NHS laboratories, the Home Office, DSTL and the Environment Agency, as analytical chemists, toxicologists, clinical research associates and regulatory affairs staff.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 88-104 UCAS points. A level BCC including Chemistry, Biology or Physics at B (contextual CCD including one of those at C). BTEC Extended National Diploma in Applied Science at DMM, other subjects case by case (contextual MMM). IB 26 points or 104 UCAS Tariff points including one of HL Chemistry, Biology or Physics at 5 (contextual 24 points or 96 points). GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. T level Merit overall in Science with at least grade B in the core components and merit in the occupational specialism. Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits, 18 at Distinction and 24 at Merit, including at least 12 Level 3 credits in Chemistry. International Foundation Programme not accepted. International applicants: good level of English (CEFR B2), for example IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component, or GCSE English Language grade 4/C or above.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/apply

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