Chemistry with Industrial Placement MChem

Course overview

Through Chemistry we can tackle the energy crisis, discover new medicines or develop new materials for 21st century needs, from polymers for drug delivery to more efficient batteries.

Our flexible undergraduate Chemistry degree is delivered by one of the UK's top Chemistry departments, which is ranked highly for both teaching and research. It provides a comprehensive programme of study to prepare you for a lab-based scientific career – but also helps build the practical, numeracy, logical and analytical skills that are valued by top graduate recruiters.

Years One and Two will set you up with a solid foundation in state-of-the-art chemistry. Here, you will build the experimental skills and theoretical knowledge across the core branches of modern chemistry, and learn how chemical scientists understand and shape the material world around us.

If you are thinking about going into research or industry, this course will give you the opportunity to explore both options and find out what is right for you. This degree merges extensive study at Warwick with a one-year-long Industrial Placement, giving you an opportunity to apply your understanding in a real-world setting.

Supported by our Student Opportunity (Careers) team, you will be fully involved in and responsible for finding a placement. This ensures you are selecting a field that interests you, suits your strengths, and enhances your career prospects. Your industrial supervisor will run your placement, which they will design to be of maximum benefit to both you and the company. They will also ensure it encompasses a wide variety of experiences.

Study abroad

The course contains a required period of work experience in your third year which may include study in a research context or industrial setting overseas.

Find out more about study abroad.

We welcome applications for our International Foundation and Undergraduate courses from applicants from Jordan.

High School qualification is not considered for entry. We would require completion of an approved international foundation programme, such as the Warwick International Foundation Programme. Alternatively IB, A Levels, or other European or North American system will also be considered.

If you need any advice or guidance on the qualifications above, our Middle East and North Africa Team are here to help. Contact them at mena@warwick.ac.uk.

See our Jordan Country Information page for guidance, contacts and upcoming events in your country.

All applicants have to meet our English Language requirementsLink opens in a new window. If you cannot demonstrate that you meet these, you may be invited to take part in our Pre-sessional English course at WarwickLink opens in a new window.

This course requires: Band A

Learn more about our English Language requirementsLink opens in a new window.

Placements and work experience

Students in Chemistry are also supported through our Department of Student Opportunity to gain experience during vacation periods in other industry sectors including teaching, finance, data science, law, consultancy, marketing and IT/technology.

Undergraduate research

We also have an Undergraduate Research Support SchemeLink opens in a new window which allows undergraduate students to work on an academic research project in Chemistry or another department during the summer vacation.

Industrial Placement

The Industrial PlacementLink opens in a new window supports students in developing a range of interactive skills, as well as gaining professional experience in an industrial environment. The actual day-to-day running of the placement will be defined by the industrial supervisor, but will be designed to be of maximum benefit to both you and the company, ensuring that your professional development will encompass as wide a variety of experience as possible in the context of the placement.

Where our Chemistry degree can take you

Our graduates are active in fields as diverse as:

• Chemical Science
• Sustainable materials
• Drug Discovery and Pharmaceutical Development
• Laboratory Technical Services and Leadership
• Public Health
• Business and Financial Analysis
• Investment Management
• Management Consultancy
• Academic Research and Teaching
• Medicine and paramedic
• Secondary School Teaching

Our graduates have gone on to work for employers such as:

• Amazon
• Deloitte
• GSK
• HMRC
• HSBC
• KPMG
• NHS Trust
• Ovo Energy
• Royal Society of Chemistry

• Unilever
• Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Helping you find the right career

We have dedicated careers consultants who can support you with your career choices and skills to prepare you for recruitment processes. We offer one-to-one appointments and workshops to help you find a career path, find internship or work placements and hone your applications and interview technique. You can also attend tailored careers and networking events to connect with recruiters in your field.

Find out more about careers support at Warwick.