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Chemistry with a Year in Industry

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Degree MSc
Duration 60 months
Delivery On-campus
Location London, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Chemistry with a Year in Industry at Imperial College London is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 60 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Chemistry with a Year in Industry programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 60 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Location: London, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Chemistry with a Year in Industry programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:

  1. Research Scientist
  2. Environmental Consultant
  3. Laboratory Manager
  4. Science Writer
  5. Policy Advisor
  6. Academic Researcher

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
  2. Atomic Structure
  3. Spectroscopy and Characterisation
  4. Main Group Chemistry
  5. Transition Metal coordination and Organometallic Chemistry
  6. Crystal and Molecular Architecture
  7. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
  8. Structure, Mechanism, Reactivity
  9. Stereochemistry
  10. Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes
  11. Haloalkanes, Alcohols, Amines
  12. Chemistry of Carbonyls and Carboxyls
  13. Introduction to Physical Organic Chemistry
  14. Aromatic Chemistry
  15. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
  16. Chemical Kinetics
  17. Spectroscopy
  18. Solvents and Solvent Effects
  19. Measurement Science
  20. Thermodynamics I: Chemical Equilibria
  21. Thermodynamics II: Molecular Driving Forces
  22. Quantum Chemistry I: Models
  23. MATHEMATICS COURSES
  24. Maths I
  25. Maths II
  26. Maths III
  27. INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
  28. NMR Spectroscopy
  29. Molecular Orbitals in Inorganic Chemistry
  30. Main Group Chemistry
  31. Transition Metal coordination and Organometallic Chemistry
  32. Crystal and Molecular Architecture
  33. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
  34. Organic Synthesis Pt1
  35. Heteroaromatics
  36. Pericyclic
  37. Bio-organic Chemistry
  38. Fundamentals of Polymer Chemistry
  39. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
  40. Quantum Chemistry II: Molecular Orbital Theory
  41. Photochemistry
  42. Electrochemistry and Electrochemical Kinetics
  43. Modern Analytical Instrumental Techniques
  44. Spectroscopy and Characterisation II
  45. Thermodynamics III: Applications
  46. MATHEMATICS COURSES
  47. Maths IV
  48. INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
  49. Inorganic Mechanisms and Catalysis
  50. Advanced Main Group
  51. Advanced Transition Metal Chemistry
  52. Bioinorganic Chemistry
  53. Lanthanides and Actinide Chemistry
  54. Flow Chemistry
  55. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
  56. Organic Synthesis
  57. An Introduction to Reaction Stereoelectronics
  58. Fundamentals of Polymer Chemistry
  59. Reactive Intermediates
  60. Organometallic Complexes in Organic Synthesis
  61. Biological Chemistry
  62. Polymers: Structures and Properties
  63. Carbohydrate Chemistry
  64. Process Chemistry
  65. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
  66. Quantum Chemistry III
  67. Statistical Thermodynamics
  68. Photochemistry
  69. Molecular Reaction Dynamics
  70. Molecular Electronic Materials
  71. Lyotropics
  72. Soft Condensed Matter
  73. Advanced Topics in Electrochemistry: Pulse Techniques, Sensors and Diagnostics
  74. INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
  75. Molecular Imaging
  76. Nanotubes
  77. Industrial Inorganic Chemistry
  78. Green Chemistry
  79. Metals in Medicine
  80. Palladium Chemistry
  81. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
  82. Asymm Catalysis
  83. Understanding Organic Semiconductors
  84. Advanced NMR
  85. Biosynthesis
  86. Advanced Synthesis
  87. Pharmaceuticals
  88. Advanced Stereochemistry
  89. Agrochemicals
  90. Kinetics in Catalysis
  91. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
  92. Solar Energy
  93. The Theory, Modelling and Simulation of Nanoscale Systems
  94. Advanced Surface Science
  95. Fuel Cells and Renewable Energy
  96. Robot Chemistry

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

A-levels
  • ALL CHEMISTRY COURSES
  • Our minimum entry requirement is AAA overall, to include:
  • A in Chemistry
  • A in Mathematics
  • A in one other approved subject as specified by the Department (not General Studies)
  • Please note: in most cases offers are made at A*AA with the A* required in Chemistry or Mathematics.
  • In addition, passes are required in English and Mathematics at GCSE, typically grade B or better.
  • Candidates for the following courses should also note the following requirements:
  • CHEMISTRY WITH MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
  • Knowledge of Biology to A-level standard is recommended. Applicants not taking Biology as their third subject at A-level must be able to show that they are adequately prepared at the start of their course.
  • CHEMISTRY WITH MOLECULAR PHYSICS
  • A-level Physics is required.
  • YEAR IN EUROPE AND RESEARCH ABROAD COURSES
  • Study of the appropriate language to at least GCSE grade B is required.
  • CHEMISTRY WITH FRENCH, GERMAN, OR SPANISH FOR SCIENCE COURSES
  • At least a grade B in the relevant language at AS-level is required.
International Baccalaureate
  • ALL CHEMISTRY COURSES
  • We require an overall minimum score of 38 points, including 7 in Higher Level Chemistry and either 6 in Higher Level Mathematics or 7 in Standard Level Mathematics. Please note that most offers are made at 39 points to include 7 in Chemistry and Maths at higher level.
  • Candidates for the following courses should also note the following requirements:
  • CHEMISTRY WITH MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
  • Biology is recommended, preferably at higher level.
  • CHEMISTRY WITH MOLECULAR PHYSICS
  • Physics is required at higher level. If Mathematics is not offered at higher level, a score of 7 at standard level is required.
  • CHEMISTRY WITH FRENCH, GERMAN OR SPANISH COURSES
  • A score of 6 in the relevant language at standard level is required.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

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  • Start Date fee 2027
  • Language English
  • Duration 60 months
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