Chemistry MChem (Hons)
    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 23,254 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Chemistry MChem (Hons)

    About

    Introduction:

    An MChem course is a completely different way of learning. It’s about deeper chemistry knowledge and research.

    How do we give you that? You’ll work on your research project for a whole year, which not only gives you extensive research experience but a chance to shape the future of chemistry. Equipped with the knowledge and skills developed throughout the course, you’ll be work or research-ready when you graduate.

    Take your studies to Masters level
    An MChem gives you an extra year to develop and expand your chemistry knowledge up to Masters level. You’ll study Masters level modules in your final year and spend time building your research experience by working on your extended year-long project alongside our chemistry researchers.

    Join our research community
    Immerse yourself in our chemistry research community by attending our regular research seminars. You’ll hear about the latest hot topics in chemistry from lecturers and researchers from NTU and across the globe. Industry partners regularly attend to share trends and developments from the sector.

    Chartered Chemist status
    This course puts you on the path to becoming a Chartered Chemist. If you go onto further research or study, you can apply for professional Chartered Chemist (CChem) status. CChem status shows your academic and professional achievements as well as your commitment to advancing excellence in science.

    Research informed teaching
    Our research is tackling real-world issues – and the people working on this research will be teaching you. This means you can be sure that what you are learning is at the cutting edge of new chemistry discoveries. For example, Dr Gareth Cave, our nanoparticles expert, has used his expertise to develop an antiviral facemask in the fight against COVID-19.

    • An MChem gives you an extra year to develop and expand your chemistry knowledge up to Masters level. You’ll study Masters level modules in your final year and spend time building your research experience by working on your extended year-long project alongside our chemistry researchers.
    • 94% of chemistry students were positive about the academic support on their course. National Student Survey 2024.

    Course accreditation

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • 128 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications including A-level equivalent Chemistry grade C

    International qualifications

    We accept qualifications from all over the world – check yours here:

    English language entry requirements

    You can meet our language requirements by successfully completing our pre-sessional English course for an agreed length of time, or by submitting the required grade in one of our accepted English language tests, such as IELTS:

    Undergraduate preparation courses (Foundation)

    If you don’t yet meet our entry requirements, we offer Foundation courses through our partner Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC), based on our City Campus:

    Advanced standing (starting your undergraduate degree in year 2 or 3)

    You may be able to start your undergraduate course in year 2 or 3 based on what you have studied before. This decision would be made in accordance with our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy.

    Would you like some advice on your study plans?

    Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.

    English Program Requirements

    Career

    Careers and employability

    Professional accreditation and CChem status

    The Royal Society of Chemistry has accredited this course. Accreditations are a seal of approval from professional bodies and our assurance to you that your course is relevant and valued by the industry. This course also puts you on the path to becoming a Chartered Chemist. As it is recognised by the Royal Society of Chemistry, if you go on to further research or study, you can apply for professional Chartered Chemist (CChem) status.

    Your future career

    Our Chemistry graduates have excellent employment prospects because they possess a wide range of academic and transferable skills that are suited to a broad range of roles and industries. Over the years we have developed strong links with some of the biggest names in the industry and many of our students have secured work placements and careers with these companies.

    Our recent graduates have secured roles at companies including:

    • AstraZeneca
    • Defence Science and Technology Lab
    • Alpha Analytical Laboratory
    • Source Biosciences
    • AkzoNobel
    • Boots
    • Castle Environmental

    They have gone into a wide variety of job roles including:

    • Research Assistant
    • Trainee Ink Chemist
    • Graduate Scientist
    • Quality Control Analyst
    • Logistics Analyst
    • Science Teacher

    NTU Enterprise

    You'll also have the opportunity to turn your ideas into a viable business with help from NTU Enterprise, NTU's purpose-built Centre for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise, a support centre to help students create, develop and grow their own businesses.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    23,254 / year

    Chemistry MChem (Hons)

    Nottingham Trent University

    Nottingham Trent University

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Nottingham