Master degree
48 months
Processing time: 30 days
Full-time
Intakes: September
International tuition: £20,950
Domestic tuition: £9,000
Program overview
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry
- MChem graduates are eligible for full membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC), and may apply for the title of Chartered Chemist (CChem) after further experience in a relevant job
- Students who are interested in a placement abroad or in industry may request a transfer to the MChem with a Year in Industry, or MChem with a Year Abroad
- Availability of opportunities to undertake summer research projects in Cardiff under academic staff supervision.
Study options

This program can be done
On campus
Requirements
Exams:
- TOEFL iBT
- PTE
- IELTS
You will be required to have a high school certificate with grades of at least 4.0/5.0 in addition to a recognised one year International Foundation Programme to qualify for our undergraduate courses.
Career opportunities
Graduate chemists have an array of career options. Many join the chemical industry, while others enter academia or government establishments. A number of graduates use the logical and practical training they have gained to enter marketing, sales, management or finance.
Scientific journalism, publishing and teaching are all realistic potential destinations. Equally, the specific skills gained in laboratories can provide a stepping stone to roles in the manufacturing industry.
In 2015/16, 91% of the School’s graduates who were available for work reported they were in employment and/or further study within six months of graduation.. Employers of MChem graduates included PCI Pharma, Randox, Hazlewoods LLP and Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water.
Career destinations included research scientist, formulation scientist, quality control analyst, laboratory technician and trainee accountant.
Jobs:
Research scientist
Technologist
Associate consultant
PhD researcher
Campus location
Cardiff
,
United Kingdom




