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MChem Chemistry with a Year in Industry or Research

University of Reading
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #35
Tuition GBP 18,860 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree Master
Duration 48 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Reading, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The MChem Chemistry with a Year in Industry or Research at University of Reading 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 MChem Chemistry with a Year in Industry or Research programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Malaysia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 48 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: GBP 18,860 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  5. Location: Reading, Malaysia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the MChem Chemistry with a Year in Industry or Research 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. Shape, Structure and Reactivity in Organic Chemistry
  2. Chemical Concepts and Skills 1
  3. Fundamentals of Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
  4. Laboratory Skills for Chemists
  5. Physical Processes and Molecular Organisation
  6. Practising archaeology
  7. World prehistory
  8. The living cell
  9. Physics
  10. Earth history
  11. Mammals
  12. Environmental science
  13. Analytical Chemistry
  14. Chemical Concepts and Skills 2
  15. Extended Laboratory Skills for Chemists
  16. Further Inorganic Chemistry
  17. Further Organic Chemistry
  18. Further Physical Chemistry
  19. Environmental Chemistry
  20. Forensic Analysis
  21. Medicinal Chemistry
  22. Chemistry in Industry and Professional Skills
  23. MChem Chemistry Project

Admission Requirements

Detailed admission requirements are not specified. Common requirements may include:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Academic transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Language proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS)

For specific requirements, please contact the university directly.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,860 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 18,860 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Reading 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 University of Reading

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University of Reading

Reading, United Kingdom

TheUniversity of Readingis a public research university inReading, Berkshire, England. It was founded in 1892 as the University Extension College, Reading, an extension college ofChrist Church,...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 48 months