University of Greenwich
Master of Chemistry
The Master of Chemistry in Chemistry is offered by University of Greenwich.
Program Length: 4 YEARS.
Description
With our MChem degree in chemistry, the student start as an undergraduate but leave with advanced skills and a valuable postgraduate qualification – ideal for standing out in the job market.
The integrated Master's in chemistry meets the current needs of employers and will prepare you for successful careers in a range of fields. UOG's graduates have gone on to roles in research and development, the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, forensic science, and health and safety.
Their subjects include organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical and physical chemistry, and colloids and nanoparticles. Students will also develop scientific problem-solving skills in the lab, which will be important to future employers. The final year includes a Master's-level project for you to demonstrate that you can work independently in a research area of your choice.What you should know about this course
- An integrated masters degree that can provide a professional qualification in 4 years.
- Our course specifically targets the needs of industry.
- Gain extended lab skills to develop your problem-solving abilities (a high priority for employers).
- Ranked #1 in Kent for Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2019).
What you will study
FULL TIME
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Investigative Methodology 1 (15 credits)
- Inorganic Chemistry (15 credits)
- Organic Chemistry (15 credits)
- Physical Chemistry (15 credits)
- Analytical Chemistry (30 credits)
Year 2
- Practical and Professional Skills - Chemistry (30 credits)
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Research and Professional Skills (15 credits)
- Further Inorganic Chemistry (15 credits)
- Further Organic Chemistry (15 credits)
- Further Physical Chemistry (15 credits)
- Intermediate Chemistry (30 credits)
- Instrumental Analysis (15 credits)
Year 3
- Green Chemistry (15 credits)
Option Set 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (15 credits)
- Advanced Inorganic Materials Analysis (15 credits)
- Advanced Organic Chemistry 1 (Stereochemistry and Mechanisms) (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Advanced Spectroscopy, Thermodynamics and Quantum Mechanics (15 credits)
- Chemometrics and Informatics (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Advanced Instrumental Analysis (15 credits)
Option Set 2
- Advanced Practical Techniques and Research Methods (30 credits)
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (15 credits)
- Advanced Inorganic Materials Analysis (15 credits)
- Advanced Organic Chemistry 1 (Stereochemistry and Mechanisms) (15 credits)
Students are also required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Advanced Spectroscopy, Thermodynamics and Quantum Mechanics (15 credits)
- Advanced Organic Chemistry 2 (Synthetic Organic Chemistry) (15 credits)
Students are also required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Applied Physical Chemistry (15 credits)
Year 4
- Advanced Practical Techniques and Research Methods (30 credits)
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Graduation Project (60 credits)
- Applied Inorganic Chemistry (15 credits)
- Colloids and Nanoparticles (15 credits)
- Biological and Medicinal Chemistry (15 credits)
- Computational Chemistry (15 credits)
Entry requirements
Typical Offer:
120 PointsQualifications: three A-levels/Extended Diploma/combination of A-level and Diploma/A-levels and Extended CertificateSubjects:UOG will also consider:
- A-level: 40 Points from Chemistry (or related subject).
- BTEC National: Extended Diploma in Applied Science.
- A-level and BTEC National: Diploma/Extended Certificate in Applied Science and 40 Points from A-level Chemistry (or related subject – as above).
- Plus GCSEs in English language and mathematics at grade 4 or above (grade C or above under the A*-G system), and one GCSE science subject at Grade C or above under the A*-G system. We also accept equivalent qualifications at Level 2, such as Functional Skills in Mathematics and English.
Appropriate qualifications such as an HNC, HND or Foundation Degree, with which you may be able to enter this degree in Year 2 or later.
- AS-levels along with A2-levels.
- Alternative qualifications at Level 3, such as OCR Cambridge Technicals, AQA Tech-level, the International Baccalaureate and Access to Science.