Known as the central science, chemistry provides a fundamental understanding of how the world works at a chemical level. Since the 1840s, Huddersfield has provided a strong chemistry education to its students, supporting the local textile and dyeing industries as a result. Today, you’re not limited just to these industries. A Chemistry MChem degree at Huddersfield can take you far as you make contributions to a wide variety of fields, including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and chemical engineering.

 

Why study Chemistry MChem

At Huddersfield, you’ll be joining a chemistry department with a long and illustrious history. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, this advanced course is a step up from the undergraduate Chemistry BSc(Hons) course. It will prepare you with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of chemistry, with a focus on the following core areas of organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry and analytical science.

 

You’ll gain relevant real-world experience throughout this course. You’ll be taught by leading academics through lectures, seminars, and sessions, which will be supplemented by modern instruments in our specialist chemical sciences labs. Following your first two years in the course, you’ll put your knowledge and skills to the test by spending a year in a university research group laboratory. During this research year, you’ll:

• Experience working in a university research group.
• Explore research opportunities related to your studies and chosen pathway.
• Develop a strong understanding of research within the chemical sciences and undertake a research project aligned to the interests of the research group you work in.