Chemistry with a Placement Year Abroad

Cardiff University
Undergraduate (Integrated Masters) 4+ Year Degree MChem (H) Full-time including placement abroad 4 Years Chemistry

A-Level Entry

AAB - BBB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£26,500

About this course

Part of everyday life, chemistry is vital for tackling the world’s most urgent problems - from green technologies to developing new treatments to keep us healthy.

This accredited, four-year degree includes a 9-12 month placement overseas during year three, giving you the opportunity to broaden your horizons working in a different culture and develop your professional skills.

Designed to give you a solid grounding in the fundamentals of chemistry with an emphasis on research, the first two years of the course will focus on developing your understanding of how chemistry shapes our world. During the third and fourth years, there is a greater emphasis on analysis, synthesis and problem-solving. In the fourth and final year, you’ll undertake an extended research project, based within one of our academic research groups. You will also gain vital, practical experience in the lab, enhancing your research, mathematical and computational skills.

Graduates are eligible for full membership to the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC) and may apply for the title of Chartered Chemist.

Student experience “Baltimore was an amazing city and I enjoyed meeting new people in a scientific field in a different country. When I came back for my final year, I was able to do my lab work much more effectively.” Gregory, Cardiff Chemistry with a Placement Year Abroad student

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades AAB - BBB
BTEC DDD - DDM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2119 Natural and social science professionals
2111 Chemical scientists
3115 Quality assurance technicians
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
3111 Laboratory technicians
3116 Planning, process and production technicians

Course Details

Qualification
Master of Chemistry (with Honours) - MChem (H)
Study Mode
Full-time including placement abroad
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Cardiff
Scheme
Undergraduate (Integrated Masters)
Subjects
Chemistry
Avg. Graduate Salary
£26,500