University of East Anglia (UEA), MChem, Chemistry

Year 1 

The first year of the chemistry programmes will develop your scientific skills – building upon your A level subject knowledge in chemistry but will also include a general skills module covering topics including mathematics and physics.

Year 2 

You will study topics in organic, inorganic and physical chemistry, together with molecular structure and energy levels, extending your knowledge in the core areas of chemistry and honing your practical skills.

Year 3 

• The third year will offer you a detailed understanding of more advanced organic, inorganic and physical chemistry and a choice of optional modules Students on the MChem degree will take an advanced practical course giving them experience in a range of research laboratories, which will inform their choice of final year project. Modules throughout the course aim to develop the transferable skills required of professional scientists by employers, such as communication, team-working and problem-solving skills.
• You will spend your third year abroad studying at another university. We have a number of reciprocal exchange arrangements in the United States of America and Canada.
• You will spend your third year on industrial placement. Throughout the work placement, you keep in contact with staff members at UEA, one of whom will visit you at least once during the year. In addition to a detailed final report on the work undertaken you will also complete a distance learning module assessed by coursework and short course tests.
  

Year 4 

The fourth and final year of the MChem involves an extended research project, which could be a computational or a laboratory project, and further modules in advanced topics in chemistry. For the project you will spend time in a research group, usually working alongside postgraduate students and doctoral researchers. The research project will not only build up your research skills, therefore improving your employment prospects, but it is also an enjoyable and stimulating experience, frequently leading to publication in a scientific journal.