Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (with Industrial Training Year) MChem Honours
UCAS Code: F124 (4 Years)

Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage.

Please be aware that programme modules do change and therefore may differ for your year of entry.

Stage 1

Compulsory modules

Stage 2

Compulsory modules

Stage 3 (Industrial Training Year)

You spend Stage 3 on a paid placement in industry. This year counts towards your final degree mark and is assessed through the following modules:

Your placement aims to provide you with the necessary training and work experience to make you competitive in the job market after graduation.

While on your placement you are employed by your host company but also retain your student status. In the past students have found placements throughout the UK and, occasionally, overseas.

The School of Chemistry will give you extensive support in finding and during your industrial placement:

  • at the beginning of Stage 2 we help you to write your CV and send it to our wide range of industrial contacts
  • we help you to organise your interviews, and any necessary travel to the companies
  • we keep in regular e-mail contact with you while you are on your placement and visit you during the year to discuss your progress

Stage 4

Compulsory modules
Optional modules

You choose two modules from the following list: