Chemistry with Industrial Experience
The University of ManchesterProgram Overview
The Chemistry with Industrial Experience at The University of Manchester is a Master programme in Natural Sciences over 48 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 Industrial Experience 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
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Chemistry with Industrial Experience programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introductory Chemistry
- Energy and Change
- Coordination Chemistry
- Reactivity and Mechanism
- Chemists Toolbox
- Practical Chemistry
- Fundamentals of Biochemistry
- Fundamentals of Management
- Fundamentals of Finance
- Introduction to Planetary Science
- Core Physical Chemistry
- Symmetry, Molecular Structure and Properties
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Synthesis
- Structure and reactivity of organic molecules
- Transferable Skills for Chemists
- Integrated Spectroscopy and Separations
- Practical Chemistry
- Contemporary Themes in Chemistry
- Environmental and Green Chemistry
- MChem Placement
- Solid State Chemistry (Distance Learning Students)
- Core Organic B (Distance Learning)
- Principles of Modern Physical Chemistry
- Soft Matter Chemistry
- Coordination Chemistry
- Core Organic Chemistry C
- MChem Yr4 Project Report
- MChem Yr4 Project Execution
- MChem Yr4 Project Presentation and Viva
- Instrumental Analytical Chemistry
- Case Studies in Experimental Physical Chemistry
- Computational Modelling Techniques
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A-level
Grades AAA including chemistry and one other science or maths subject.
There is a requirement to pass the practical assessment in the newly reformed science A Levels.
AS-level
We consider 2 AS Levels in science subjects and/or mathematics in place of a third A Level on an individual basis. Please contact the Admissions Office for further information.
Subjects welcomed but not normally included as part of the standard offer
General Studies
Unit grade information
The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit grade information which, like all other available information, will inform the consideration of applications. Unit grades will not normally form part of offer conditions, except for Mathematics programmes.
GCSE
The University does not have a blanket policy on preferred subjects at GCSE, aside from English Language and Maths which are required at a minimum of Grade C or above (Grade 4 for applicants holding newly reformed GCSEs in England). For a degree in Chemistry, we also require GCSEs in science subjects with good grades at a minimum of Grade C or above (Grade 4 for applicants holding newly reformed GCSEs in England).
Applied GCSE Mathematics courses (e.g. WJEC Mathematics - Numeracy) are not accepted for entry to a Chemistry course.
Key Skills qualification
The University warmly welcomes applications from students studying the Key Skills qualification. However, as the opportunities to take these modules are not open to all applicants, currently this is not an essential requirement of the University.
International Baccalaureate
36 points overall with a grade of 6 in each of 3 Higher Level subjects to include Chemistry and one other science or maths. If English is not offered as one of the Diploma subjects (SL or HL) then a score of 6.0 at IELTS (or an equivalent approved qualification) must be offered.
English language
Minimum grade C in GCSE English Language (Grade 4 for applicants holding newly reformed GCSEs in England). IELTS - minimum 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any component. TOEFL - minimum 80 (internet-based).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Manchester directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Manchester
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 48 months
