Master of Chemistry (MChem)

MChem Chemistry with International Study

Expand your Chemistry experience and opportunities with a year abroad.
  • Duration: 4 years
  • Year of entry: 2025
  • UCAS course code: F104 / Institution code: M20
  • Key features:
  • Study abroad
  • Accredited course

Full entry requirementsHow to apply

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 2024).
  • Take optional course units from across the Faculty and University.
  • We're one of the most targeted universities by the UK's leading graduate employers ( High Fliers Research 2024 ).
  • Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
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Think you know Chemistry? Discover the creative potential of a subject that has the scientific study of atoms, the building blocks of reality, at its heart.

A study experience that makes a difference

We place social responsibility at the heart of your learning which means you can take advantage of unique ways to make a difference while studying with us, through your course or through extra-curricular activities.

  • Complete our Ethical Grand Challenges to learn how you can create a better world and become more socially responsible.
  • Work with an external organisation to tackle real-world sustainability problems through our University Living Lab.
  • Discover subjects that broaden your horizon with our interdisciplinary learning opportunities.

Every course at Manchester contributes towards the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, so no matter what you're studying you'll be playing an active role in the protection of people and planet.

You will explore the following goals in your course:

  • Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
  • Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
  • Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
  • Goal 15: Life on land

Open days

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Chemistry student Zaynah tells us why she chose to study at Manchester.
For details of the next University Undergraduate open day, visit our  open days and visits  page. You can also view our Chemistry Virtual Open Day , and if you have any questions please just get in touch .

Contact details

Department
Department of Chemistry
Contact name
Admissions Office
Telephone
+44 (0) 161 306 0888
Email
Website
https://www.chemistry.manchester.ac.uk
School/Faculty overview

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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