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- UCAS course code
- F104
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Overview
- Degree awarded
- Master of Chemistry
- Duration
- 4 years
- Typical A-level offer
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Grades A*AA to include chemistry plus one other science or maths subject. Grade A at GCSE Level (Grade 7 for applicants holding newly reformed GCSEs in England) in an appropriate European Language for students wishing to enrol at a mainland European university in Year 3. If you miss the MChem grades, but meet the BSc grades (AAA), you will automatically be offered a place for BSc Chemistry.
- Typical contextual A-level offer
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Grades AAA to include chemistry plus one other science or maths subject. Grade A at GCSE Level (Grade 7 for applicants holding newly reformed GCSEs in England) in an appropriate European Language for students wishing to enrol at a mainland European university in Year 3. If you miss the MChem grades, but meet the BSc grades (AAB including an A in chemistry), you will automatically be offered a place for BSc Chemistry.Find out more about contextual admissions.
- Refugee/care-experienced offer
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Applicants who have been in local authority care for more than three months or have refugee status may be eligible for an offer two grades below the standard requirements.Find out more about contextual admissions.
- Typical International Baccalaureate offer
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37 points overall. Grades 7,6,6 in any order in Higher Level subjects to include Chemistry and one other Science or Mathematics.
Changes to International Baccalaureate Diploma Mathematics Courses from September 2019, first examination 2021. We are aware of the planned changes to the IB Mathematics curriculum. IB students will be able to choose from: Mathematics: analysis and approaches and Mathematics: applications and interpretation from September 2019.
For this programme of study we will accept either Mathematics: analysis and approaches or Mathematics: applications and interpretation at HL as the second science subject in addition to Chemistry HL.
- Number of places/applicants
- We receive approximately 1000 applications annually for 230 places in year 1.
- How to apply
- Apply through UCAS .
- UCAS course code
- F104
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Course overview
- Spend your third year studying in one of our partner universities abroad.
- Choose to study a modern language to complement your Chemistry course.
- Gain considerable practical laboratory experience.
- Study at a university ranked 4th in the UK and 6th in Europe for Chemistry (QS World University Rankings 2021).
- Take optional course units from across the Faculty and University.
- We're the most targeted university by the UK's leading graduate employers ( High Fliers Research 2020 ).
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Open days
Fees
Tuition fees for home students commencing their studies in September 2022 will be £9,250 per annum. Tuition fees for international students will be £27,000 per annum. For general information please see the undergraduate finance pages.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
The University of Manchester is committed to attracting and supporting the very best students. We have a focus on nurturing talent and ability and we want to make sure that you have the opportunity to study here, regardless of your financial circumstances. For information about scholarships/bursaries/sponsorship please see our undergraduate fees pages and visit our School website .
Contact details
- Department
- Department of Chemistry
- Contact name
- Admissions Office
- Telephone
- +44 (0)161 543 4021
- ug.chemistry@manchester.ac.uk
- Website
- https://www.chemistry.manchester.ac.uk
- School/Faculty overview
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Our internationally-renowned expertise across the School of Natural Sciences informs research led teaching with strong collaboration across disciplines, unlocking new and exciting fields and translating science into reality. Our multidisciplinary learning and research activities advance the boundaries of science for the wider benefit of society, inspiring students to promote positive change through educating future leaders in the true fundamentals of science. Find out more about Science and Engineering at Manchester .
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Entry requirements
A-level
Grades A*AA in any order including chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject.
Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken.
Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive.
Duration of A-level study
a) sat your examinations early;
or
b) followed an accelerated curriculum and spent three years studying A-levels where the examinations were taken over two years.
If you are studying an advanced curriculum where the examinations are spread over three years, consideration for an offer will be at the discretion of the admissions tutor for that subject.
AS-level
Subjects welcomed but not normally included as part of the standard offer
General Studies
Unit grade information
The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit information where available. Like all other information provided by applicants this may be taken into consideration when assessing your application. Unit grades will not normally form part of an offer conditions.
GCSE
International Baccalaureate
37 points overall. Grades 7,6,6 in any order in Higher Level subjects to include Chemistry and one other Science or Mathematics.
Changes to International Baccalaureate Diploma Mathematics Courses from September 2019, first examination 2021. We are aware of the planned changes to the IB Mathematics curriculum. IB students will be able to choose from: Mathematics: analysis and approaches and Mathematics: applications and interpretation from September 2019.
For this programme of study we will accept either Mathematics: analysis and approaches or Mathematics: applications and interpretation at HL as the second science subject in addition to Chemistry HL.
Other international entry requirements
Scottish requirements
Welsh Baccalaureate
The minimum grade required will normally be the same as the lowest grade listed in the A Level entry requirements.
If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the academic Department(s) you plan to apply to.
European Baccalaureate
Award of Baccalaureate with an average of 84% with at least 8.5 in chemistry and in another science or mathematics. Approved English language qualifications include at least 7.0 in English in four periods per week.
AQA Baccalaureate
In making offers, the University will focus on the three A Levels taken within the AQA Baccalaureate. Students need to check the standard A Level requirements for their chosen course.
The units of broader study, enrichment activities and the Extended Project are considered to be valuable elements of the AQA Baccalaureate and we would therefore strongly encourage students to draw upon these experiences within their personal statement.
Foundation year
The University recognises a number of foundation programmes as suitable for entry to this undergraduate programme.
Applicants completing the INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester international foundation programme in Science and Engineering are required to achieve grades A*AA to include Chemistry and another science or Mathematics and an EAP score of C without an acceptable IELTS qualification. INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester students are required to attend an interview.
Applicants completing the NCUK International Foundation year in Science and Engineering are required to achieve grades A*AA to include Chemistry and another science or Mathematics and an EAP score of C without an acceptable IELTS qualification.
Applicants studying other Foundation programmes should contact the academic Department to check if their qualification is recognised for entry to this programme and for specific entry requirements.
Pearson BTEC qualifications
If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the academic Department(s) you plan to apply to.
OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications
We only offer access to BSc courses from this route. Please refer to the entry requirements for our BSc courses.
If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the academic Department(s) you plan to apply to.
Access to HE Diploma
If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the academic Department(s) you plan to apply to.
Cambridge Pre-U
We consider applicants offering Pre-U Principal Subjects, or a mix of Pre-U and A Level subjects, provided a minimum of three distinct subjects overall is taken.
Conditional offers will be set on an individual basis but are likely to include achieving a minimum of grades D1 to D3 in Principal Subjects. Where A Level chemistry plus another science or mathematics A Level are not taken, then Principal Subjects must include chemistry and at least another science from mathematics, physics or biology.
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
Core Maths
The University welcomes and recognises the value of Level 3 core mathematics qualifications (e.g. AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies).
Core Mathematics is not a compulsory element of post-16 study and as a result we will not normally include it in the conditions of any offer made to the student. However, if a student chooses to undertake a core mathematics qualification this may be taken into account when we consider their application, particularly for certain non-science courses with a distinct mathematical or statistical element.
We advise students to contact the academic Department, who will clarify whether their specific portfolio of qualifications is acceptable for entry on to their chosen course.
Home-schooled applicants
Non-standard educational routes
English language
- GCSE English Language grade C or above (Grade 4 for applicants holding newly reformed GCSEs in England), or;
- IELTS - minimum 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component.
- TOEFL - minimum 90 with no subscore below 20 (internet-based), or;
- An acceptable equivalent qualification.
The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires that every student from outside the UK and the EU must show evidence of a minimum level of English Language in order to be granted a UK visa (Tier 4 visa) to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. This level is often referred to as the 'B2 level'.
Additionally, our individual Departments may ask for specific English Language proficiency levels that are necessary for their academic programmes. In most cases these requirements are likely to be higher than the B2 level. Further information about our English Language policy, including a list of some of the English Language qualifications we accept, can be found here .
English language test validity
Application and selection
How to apply
Advice to applicants
Applicants to this course can change to any of our degree courses at any time up to the start of the academic year.
Mitigating circumstances may be personal or family illness, other family circumstances, change of teachers during a course, problems with school facilities or an unusual curriculum followed by your school or college. We recommend that information on mitigating circumstances that have affected or are likely to affect your academic performance will be included in the referee's report. We cannot usually take into account information that is supplied after an adverse decision has been made on an application by the admitting Department. If you encounter mitigating circumstances after you have submitted your application, please inform the admissions staff in the Department to which you applied as soon as possible. Where mitigating circumstances have already been taken into account, for example by the relevant Exam Board, we will not be able to make further allowances.
How your application is considered
Applicants are considered on their predicted grades, a good academic reference, their personal statement and an interview.
The personal statement is your opportunity to tell the admissions team why we should offer you a place here at Manchester. It will be read by an academic and administrative member of staff. We will be looking for evidence of the following:
- the nature and extent of the interest in your chosen course;
- your motivation to study your course and potential to contribute to the teaching and learning environment within the Department;
- your academic ability and potential (what do you know about chemistry; what have you read about chemistry; how have you engaged with chemistry at school/college or independently; what aspects particularly interest you);
- we are also keen to hear about you - your interests, hobbies, extra-curricular experiences, career aspirations - and how these have prepared you for success on your chosen course.
All applicants should be aware that information provided in the personal statement may be used as the basis for further discussion during your interview with an academic member of staff.
Your academic reference will be read to ensure that we are aware of any mitigating circumstances to be taken into account when assessing your application.
Further information and advice on writing your personal statement and the UCAS application process can be found on our University of Manchester Aspiring Students (UMASS) website or the UCAS website .
Skills, knowledge, abilities, interests
Applicants are considered on their predicted grades, a good academic reference, their personal statement and an interview.
Interview requirements
The Department's policy is to interview all UK based applicants. A series of Visit Days are arranged between November and March annually.
Overseas (non-UK) applicants
Deferrals
Applications for deferred entry are considered equally to other applications up to the point of confirmation. Deferred entry is granted on the discretion of admissions staff, and is normally granted for one year only and 2 years at the maximum. We normally also guarantee a place in the current year should the applicant's gap year plans change.
Policy for applicants who resit their qualifications
Policy for applicants who take their examinations in more than one sitting
Re-applications
If you applied in the previous year and your application was not successful you may apply again. Your application will be considered against the standard course entry criteria for that year of entry. In your new application you should demonstrate how your application has improved. We may draw upon all information from your previous applications or any previous registrations at the University as a student when assessing your suitability for your chosen course.If you are applying for a place for the same year of entry through UCAS Extra, you should provide additional evidence of your suitability for the course. If you are applying through clearing you are required to meet the clearing requirements. In both UCAS Extra and clearing the places will be subject to availability.
Transfers
We are happy to consider students who wish to transfer from other courses.
Course details
Course description

Study abroad has to be the highlight of my time studying Chemistry at Manchester. As the educational standard is so high at the University of Manchester, I could take high-level courses when studying in the USA.
The diversity of my practical training allowed me to pursue all available practical chemistry topics at the University of Missouri when studying abroad. A great benefit of studying abroad: combining study, travel, and another culture provided a great learning experience whilst abroad.
Joe Lake Rees / MChem(Hons) Chemistry with International Study graduate
MChem Chemistry with International Study offers you a four-year degree programme. During the first two years you cover all the major branches of chemistry and learn how they are interconnected. Laboratory classes in both years form an essential integrated component of your training and you will conduct experiments in all branches of the subject. You will also study your chosen language (we currently offer French, German, Spanish and Italian) for those students who will take up a placement in mainland Europe.
Your third year will be spent studying chemistry in either mainland Europe (under the ERASMUS programme) or at one of our worldwide partner universities, and currently offers a range of universities in France, Germany, Spain and Italy, North America and Singapore. The placement year will be fully assessed by the host university and will involve coursework, laboratory classes and examinations. You will also be able to access material taught in Manchester in Year 3 via our student portal. This material will not be assessed by us, but you are required to be aware of its content before you return to Manchester for your fourth year. Both the Programme Director and the Study Abroad Unit will be in e-mail contact with you during your stay and will provide help and support when necessary. The Study Abroad Unit offers information about the financial aspects of your year abroad and links to partner universities' webpages.
Special features
A range of study options
It's possible to broaden your degree by taking units from the University College , Business and Management for all Programmes in exchange for a few units from your degree.
Foundation Year available
You can prepare for the full degree course if you do not have the appropriate qualifications for direct entry by undertaking our foundation course first.
Flexibility to transfer between courses
It is generally possible to transfer between the various chemistry degrees we offer in years 1-3. This is subject to satisfactory academic performance and completion of the required pre-requisite modules.
Study abroad
You can apply to spend Year 3 studying abroad at a partner university. Students can choose from a range of partner institutions from across the globe.
We will charge less than the standard half fee for students taking up a year abroad and offer to waive or significantly discount this fee for students from less well-off backgrounds.
Additional course information
ChemSoc is a student-run society with the aim of giving chemistry students the complete experience whilst at The University of Manchester. The year begins with the infamous lab coat pub crawl and concludes with a fantastic annual ball! In between ChemSoc hosts socials alongside other societies, allowing your inner passion for your subject to come out and show everyone that chemistry is the best subject.
The society has two successful sports teams, football and netball, with the football team winning the league last year! Teams comprise of first years right through to PhD students, so you will be able to meet lots of new faces!
Besides the social side the society has reinvented its academic aspects; ChemSoc hosts research talks accessible to all students featuring our high level of research from Manchester. Finally, the society encourages students to think about their employability, and have worked closely with the Careers Service to run events throughout the year, such as a LinkedIn workshop.
Our blog
You can read about our students' experience in studying chemistry, work placement and study abroad diaries, as well as alumni profiles in our department blog .
Teaching and learning
Undergraduates have around 20 hours contact time per week and are expected to spend around 30 hours in private study. Your week will be made up of:
- Lectures
- Small group tutorials
- Laboratory classes
- Group work
- Individual research projects
- Computer-based tuition - A range of ancillary mathematics, data handling, presentation and IT skills, and computer based chemistry are taught on the dedicated computer cluster.
- Workshops
- PASS session - student-led peer-assisted study sessions where second and third year students help you to develop learning strategies and techniques.
Chemistry at Manchester offers a high level of learning support. You will have weekly tutorials in small groups of no more than 6.
You'll have three Academic Tutors, one each for Organic, Inorganic and Physical chemistry. You'll also be allocated a Personal Tutor to oversee your personal welfare - reflect on your academic and personal development, discuss future goals and agree action plans.
PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions) and Peer Mentoring
We are also proud of our innovative PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions) and Peer Mentoring scheme. The PASS scheme provides additional support in the area of the current week's tutorial. It is entirely voluntary and second, third and fourth-year students help first years to tackle problems defined by the content of the current tutorial. The emphasis is on showing students how to think about the problems, how to develop problem-solving skills and how to get the most from the educational resources available.
Additional Maths support
We offer additional Maths support to all our students. In Year 1 this is by means of a programme of online, self-directed study with weekly support clinics if you need additional support or advice.
Practical chemistry
Practical chemistry is important in all areas of the subject, and is a key part of all our programmes. Throughout your degree you'll carry out practical work in our modern well-equipped undergraduate laboratories, built to a high specification. Our practical courses are designed to provide experience of the wide range of chemical techniques for measurement and synthesis necessary for the study of modern chemistry. As well as providing the opportunity to do interesting chemistry our practical courses train students to work safely and effectively in the laboratory.
Intensive language support
Study a modern language at the University's Language Centre, which provides weekly classes throughout Years 1 and 2.
Year 4 research project
Your extended individual project will be based within one of the research groups in our Department . This will give you the opportunity work on a current problem in your chosen area of chemistry, under the supervision of one of our academic staff.
Coursework and assessment
Assessment is by a mixture of traditional examinations, coursework, laboratory practical and workshops.
Assessment methods vary widely to suit the nature of the course unit and each level of study. Examinations take place in January and May each year, with around one third of the marks from continuous assessment. The first year is a simple pass/fail, but from then on a percentage of each year's assessment counts towards your final degree classification.
Course content for year 1
First-year topics include:
- bonding in molecules
- organic reaction mechanisms
- natural product chemistry
- s, p, and d block chemistry
- thermodynamics
- kinetics
- quantum mechanics
You will also take course units that cover a range of presentational, mathematical and analytical and IT skills. Finally, you have the opportunity to study optional course units from other departments such as Life Sciences (Biochemistry), Earth Sciences (Geology), Geography, Mathematics, Physics and also Languages. For details see the list of optional course units below.
Course units for year 1
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
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Introductory Chemistry | CHEM10101 | 30 | Mandatory |
Energy and Change | CHEM10212 | 10 | Mandatory |
Coordination Chemistry | CHEM10312 | 10 | Mandatory |
Structure and Reactivity | CHEM10412 | 10 | Mandatory |
Chemists' Toolkit | CHEM10520 | 20 | Mandatory |
Practical Chemistry | CHEM10600 | 20 | Mandatory |
Fundamentals of Biochemistry | BIOL10551 | 10 | Optional |
Fundamentals of Finance | BMAN10552 | 10 | Optional |
Environmental Processes and Change: The Global System | GEOG10401 | 10 | Optional |
Dynamic Earth | GEOG10422 | 10 | Optional |
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Course content for year 2
The second year continues developing the core and extends topics from your first year, introducing new areas such as:
- molecular spectroscopy
- bonding and reactivity
- surfaces and interfaces
- chemistry of the heavier elements
- molecular symmetry
- metal-ligand bonding
- polymer science
- structure determination
- stereochemistry and heterocyclic chemistry
- plus additional course units involving polymer, materials and computational chemistry
In addition students can choose to combine their chemistry studies with course units from the College for Interdisciplinary Learning , including our innovative Leadership in Action course, which combines study with volunteering and personal development.
Students who are following the ERASMUS programme will be required to maintain fluency in their chosen language, which usually requires you to attend language classes as your optional course units in Years 1 and 2, in preparation for your placement in Year 3.
Course units for year 2
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
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Core Physical Chemistry | CHEM20212 | 10 | Mandatory |
Group Theory: Fundamentals and Applications | CHEM20311 | 10 | Mandatory |
Inorganic Chemistry | CHEM20312 | 10 | Mandatory |
Organic Synthesis | CHEM20411 | 10 | Mandatory |
Structure and reactivity of organic molecules | CHEM20412 | 10 | Mandatory |
Chemists' Toolkit II | CHEM20500 | 10 | Mandatory |
Integrated Spectroscopy and Separations | CHEM20611 | 10 | Mandatory |
Practical Chemistry | CHEM22600 | 30 | Mandatory |
Contemporary Themes in Chemistry | CHEM20711 | 10 | Optional |
Environmental and Green Chemistry | CHEM20712 | 10 | Optional |
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Course content for year 3
During your year abroad you will effectively be a student of the host institution. You will follow a course that is broadly similar to that delivered to the third-year students who stay in Manchester, but you may be able to study options that may not currently be available at Manchester. The course you follow will be carefully chosen to ensure that your educational development is at the correct level. Your placement year will be fully assessed by the host university and will involve coursework, laboratory classes and examinations.
Both your course director and our Study Abroad Unit will be in email contact with you during your stay, providing help and support when necessary. The Study Abroad Unit offers information about the financial aspects of your year abroad and links to partner universities' web pages. A number of our students extend their visits in order to take up research internships at their host University, and this is an outcome which we encourage.
You have the choice of study at either a European university or on a worldwide placement.
In Europe:
During this year in Europe, you will study chemistry in lectures and laboratory classes, following the syllabus of the host university. Your tutor will maintain contact with you throughout your European placement and you may be visited where possible. You will be assessed by the marks that you gain from your host university and by report on your placement.
Our Study Aboard unit offers information about the financial aspects of your year aboard and links to partner universities' web pages. You can choose to attend one of the following universities during your time away (though this list is subject to change):
Valencia, SpainGöttingen or Freiburg in GermanyENSCM, Montpellier or Strasbourg in FranceFlorence, Italy
Worldwide:
We choose our partner universities on the basis of their academic standing and their ability to provide an overall educational experience similar to that of Manchester. We regularly review our partner universities to ensure that your educational experience is not compromised during your year abroad. As such it is important to note that our list of host institutions may change as part of this auditing exercise.
The current list of worldwide placement institutions includes:
Arizona State UniversityUniversity of CaliforniaUniversity of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign)University of Missouri at ColumbiaUniversity of Tennessee at KnoxvilleUniversity of Massachusetts at AmherstUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillRutgers (New Jersey)University of Vancouver (British Columbia)Queens University (Ontario)McGill University (Montreal)Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)
Course units for year 3
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
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International Study Placement | CHEM30630 | 120 | Mandatory |
Course content for year 4
In your final year you will undertake an extended individual project based within one of the research groups in our Department . This will give you the opportunity work on a current problem in your chosen area of chemistry under the supervision of one of our academic staff.
You will study enhanced core course material and also choose from our extensive list of specialist optional course units, which cover cutting-edge developments in chemistry and are taught by world-leading scientists, giving you the opportunity to tailor your final year to the areas of chemistry which most inspire you.
Course units for year 4
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
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MChem Yr4 Project Report | CHEM41600 | 40 | Mandatory |
MChem Yr4 Project Execution | CHEM42600 | 20 | Mandatory |
MChem Yr4 Project Presentation and Viva | CHEM43600 | 10 | Mandatory |
MChem Project Planning & Literature Review | CHEM44600 | 20 | Mandatory |
Personalised Learning Unit 1.10 | CHEM40111 | 10 | Optional |
Personalised Learning Unit 1.20 | CHEM40121 | 20 | Optional |
Computational Modelling Techniques | CHEM40241 | 10 | Optional |
Radiochemistry and Nuclear Chemistry | CHEM40311 | 10 | Optional |
Advanced Organic Synthesis | CHEM40411 | 10 | Optional |
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | CHEM40711 | 10 | Optional |
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Scholarships and bursaries
For information about scholarships/bursaries/sponsorship please see our undergraduate fees pages and go to Department and university scholarships .
Facilities
The University of Manchester offers extensive library and online services to help you get the most out of your studies.
Our modern teaching laboratories are equipped Our modern teaching laboratories are equipped with a wide range of specialist facilities including:
- State-of-the-art synthetic labs for project work.
- Dedicated NMR spectrometer for exclusive use by undergraduates.
- A suite of dedicated analytical instrumentation.
- The undergraduate teaching labs also have 3 HPLC and one HPLC-MS instruments to help you learn the fundamentals and applications of measurement and of separation science.
- Ten spectrophotometers and a suite of infra-red spectrometers for measuring solids, liquids and gases.
You will also have access to:
- Open access research laboratories for Separations, EPR, NMR and Mass Spectrometry.
- Cutting-edge X-ray diffractometers.
- Research Computing Facility to support teaching & learning in computational and theoretical science.
Disability support
Careers
Career opportunities

Graduate with a degree from The University of Manchester's Chemistry Department and you'll be in demand among top graduate employers.*
Our Chemistry graduates are skilled in scientific methodology and are numerate, versatile and creative, making them attractive to employers from a range of sectors.
Around half of our graduates get their first job directly using their chemical knowledge; 25% go on to study a further degree; and the remaining 25% opt for diverse careers in a variety of industries. Roles that graduates opt for include:
- Analytical Chemistry;
- Biotechnology;
- Science Communication;
- Finance;
- Management;
- Computing;
- IT.
Whatever field you choose, a chemistry degree can open the doors through a variety of opportunities, preparing you for working in a lab, or providing you with the analytical skills vital for success as a graduate in both a scientific and non-scientific environment.
International Study
If you spend your Year 3 abroad, you will gain highly sought after life skills and demonstrate a proven ability to adapt to new environments, attributes which will make you highly attractive to future employers.
Read Hannah's study abroad diary to see how her year abroad widened her horizons.
Careers Service
Throughout the academic year, we run an extensive programme of employability events to further enhance your employment prospects, most of which are open to all students from all years. These events are run in collaboration with the University's award winning Careers Service , involving various alumni, employers and the Royal Society of Chemistry, and include numerous drop-in sessions. Additionally, the Careers Service commits to supporting you for two years after your graduation, helping you to have the best start possible after university.