Entry requirements
112 - 120 points from a minimum of 3 A Levels, to include grade C from Chemistry. Excluding General Studies
Considered in combination
Accepted in combination
Pass an Access to HE Diploma (i.e. Science/ Combined Studies/ Natural Sciences/ Nursing) with at least 33 credits at Merit and/or Distinction to include at least 15 credits in Chemistry with Merit. The remaining units should come from science related subjects. Must have GCSE Maths and English at grade C / 4 or above.
Considered in combination
Accepted in combination
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
to include Grades 5 and 4 in Higher Level Chemistry and one further Higher Level subject from: Maths, Physics, Statistics, Geology, Environmental Science/Studies, Biology, Human Biology, Use of Maths, Applied Science, Engineering, Psychology, Product Design, Economics. English and Maths accepted within
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H4,H4-H3,H3,H3,H3,H4
To include Chemistry and one further science subject: Maths, Physics, Statistics, Geology, Environmental Science/Studies, Biology, Human Biology, Use of Maths, Applied Science, Engineering, Psychology, Product Design, Economics.
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
To include Chemistry modules
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
112-120 UCAS points to include a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers to include grades B from Chemistry and one further subject from either Maths, Physics, Statistics, Geology, Environmental Science/Studies, Biology, Human Biology, Use of Maths, Applied Science, Engineering, Psychology, Product Design, Economics.
Accepted in combination with Advanced Highers
UCAS Tariff
112 - 120 points from a minimum of 3 A Levels, to include grade C from Chemistry. Excluding General Studies
Considered in combination
Accepted in combination
About this course
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The MChem Analytical Chemistry programme at Plymouth provides a pathway for progression through a broadly based undergraduate degree in Chemistry with increasing specialisation in Analytical Chemistry from levels four to seven. Plymouth University is the only university which requires students to work in ISO9001:2015 certified laboratories.
Practical work to the ISO 17025 standard is a requirement at level seven for obtaining the MChem Analytical Chemistry qualification. The programme focuses on producing practical professional chemists through a hands-on approach to learning.
* The programme provides a pathway for progression through a broadly based undergraduate degree in Chemistry with increasing specialisation in Analytical Chemistry from levels 4 to 7 (Masters Level)
* You will develop the theoretical and practical skills necessary for employment as professional chemist in a range of chemical and allied fields, including research, teaching and industry
* The programme will develop the theoretical and practical skills, and provide training necessary for employment as an analytical chemist with experience of working to ISO 17025, the international standard for all testing and calibration laboratories
* You will learn to become a practical professional chemists through a hands-on approach to learning.
* The course places the professional skills of communication, problem solving, information and data retrieval and project management at its heart.
Modules
Year 1 core modules:
* Practice of Chemistry
* Organic and Inorganic Chemistry
* Physical and Computational Chemistry
Optional modules:
* Solving Chemical Problems
* French
* German
* Symmetry and Space
* The Quantum Universe
* Spanish
Year 2 core modules:
* Preparation for the Chemical Industry Work Placement
* Inorganic Chemistry
* Organic Chemistry
* Physical Chemistry
* Analytical Chemistry
* Research Skills
Year 3:
Placement in Chemistry
Year 4 core modules:
* Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
* Advanced Organic Chemistry
* Advanced Physical Chemistry
Optional modules:
* Chemistry Project
* Chemistry Project incorporating Work Based Learning
* Advanced Analytical Techniques
* Physical Chemistry
Final year core modules:
* MChem Analytical Chemistry Project
* Quality Assurance and Accreditation
* Analytical Chemistry Advanced Problems and Practice for MChem
* Research Skills for Science
The modules shown for this course are those currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new modules. Please note that programme structures and individual modules are subject to amendment from time to time as part of the University’s curriculum enrichment programme and in line with changes in the University’s policies and requirements.
Assessment methods
30% of assessment is by exam, 70% by coursework
Tuition fees
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University of Plymouth
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Chemistry graduates are in demand from a wide range of industries, from the food, oil, chemicals and pharmaceuticals to consultancy, technical analysis and teaching. They're also prized by business and finance employers for their research and data handling skills — anywhere there is research and data to be explained, you can find chemistry grads. If you want a career in research, you need a doctorate, so start planning now if you fancy one of these exciting and challenging jobs - but good students can usually get grants to take a doctorate, so don't worry about the financing if you think you have what it takes. The recession wasn’t too kind to chemists, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry (one of the key employers for chemists), but things are getting back to normal for this flexible group and it's one of the few degrees that is bucking the current trend and increasing graduate numbers.
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