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Chemistry (MChem 4 years)
Interested in developing chemical compounds? Curious about the structure of chemicals and the reactions they have with one another? Enter the fascinating world of Chemistry at Kent to gain the knowledge and practical skills to help tackle the challenges of the 21st century. From combating climate change and creating energy storage devices, to developing new pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
Our distinctive course includes a set of 'chemistry in context' modules where you can apply your knowledge to specific case studies - in our state-of-the-art facilities - as well as the opportunity to work with our leading research teams on your own project. You'll also benefit from our expert career advice - we'll help you to achieve your ambitions.
On this four-year integrated Master's course, you'll also complete your own research project in an area that fascinates you. Under the guidance of a supervisor, you'll explore how to develop an idea into a fully worked-up research proposal. These extra skills will give you an edge in the job market.
Accreditation
This course is fully accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).
Your future
You'll graduate with an excellent grounding in scientific knowledge and extensive laboratory experience, as well as a toolbox of transferable skills highly sought after by employers. These include excellent communication and problem-solving skills; the ability to work independently or as part of a team; analytical thinking; and effective time management. Typical graduate destinations include:
GSK
Ministry of Defence
Pfizer
Reckitt
SG Technologies Ltd
teaching.
You'll also develop key transferable skills including: the ability to work independently or as part of a team; to analyse and problem solve; to conduct research and communicate your findings.
Location
Our city, your time.
It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere.
We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!
You'll focus on the broad base on which Chemistry is founded and start to build your practical lab skills. You'll further develop your knowledge of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry and continue to develop your lab skills. In your final year, alongside your modules, you complete an independent research project. As well as further specialist modules, you work on an in-depth research project under the guidance of an academic supervisor.
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
The following entry points are available for this course:
Direct entry into Year 2 of this programme is considered on a case by case basis.
For further information about applying to Kent as an international student you can visit our International student webpages: https://www.kent.ac.uk/international. From here you will find useful information on country entry requirements, scholarship information, events and application guidance.
Kent has dedicated support available to international students through groups, networks, English language and more specialist services through our Student Support and Wellbeing team. Visit our guide for international students to find out more on how we can support you during your time at Kent: www.kent.ac.uk/guides/support-for-international-students
Please visit our website for further information: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements.html
As part of our commitment to widening participation at the University of Kent, we have a contextual admissions policy. We use data and indicators to help build a more rounded view of an applicant's achievements and potential, we are keen to ensure that we are able to identify talent using a range of applicant information in addition to prior attainment. We are also committed to ensuring that each applicant is assessed fairly. In general, contextual offers will be lower than our standard offer.
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
All fees for 2026/27 are to be confirmed. Please see the programme page at www.kent.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding options.
Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. See our funding page for more details - https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/fees-and-funding
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