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Chemistry MChem

Level
Undergraduate
Duration
4 years inc. placement year
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Chemistry
Location
United Kingdom
Next intake
SEP 2026

Overview

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 chemical analysis and manufacturing, pharmaceutics, environmental consultancy, healthcare and teaching. The top five job titles advertised in the UK for graduate roles associated with courses in this subject area are Data Analysts, Graduate Managers, Health and Safety Officers, Environmental Consultants and Operations Coordinators.* *Lightcast data extracted from Graduate Career Explorer – job postings from Dec 2023 to Nov 2024 showing jobs advertised associated with a selection of relevant graduates. 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 core areas of organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry and analytical science. In Chemistry, we ranked fifth in the country for academic support as well as being top 10 for assessment and feedback and teaching on my course in the 2025 National Student Survey.

Entry requirements

A levelsBBB-BCC · Subjects: including a minimum grade B in Chemistry
UCAS Tariff points104–120 UCAS points
BTECDDM-DMM · BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
Access to HE Diplomawith 45 Level 3 credits at Merit with at least 21 in Chemistry

English language requirements

IELTS6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5

Fees

International students: £17,600

UK students: £9,535

UK/Home: £9,535

International: £17,600

Start dates

21 September 2026

Application deadline

28 June 2026

Campus

  • University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, United Kingdom
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Where you will study

Kirklees, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom

Study in KirkleesYorkshire and the Humber

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