MChem Chemistry with a Year in Industry or Research

The MChem Chemistry with a Year in Industry/Research program at the University of Reading is a four-year course that allows students to combine academic study with practical work experience in industry or research. The course is designed to provide a deeper, research-orientated experience, as well as the scientific and transferable skills needed for a professional career in chemistry.Course Content: The course's first two years cover the essential principles of chemistry. In the third year, students have the opportunity to get hands-on experience in industry or research. In the final year, students carry out an advanced research project and delve into more in-depth study on chosen areas of chemistry.Key Modules: Core modules for the course include Foundations of Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry. Optional modules like Green Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or Computational Chemistry Theory and Modelling are also available in the third and final years.Accreditations: This course is fully accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), making students eligible for membership upon graduation. Future Careers: With the mix of academic study and practical work experience, graduates of this course have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as research scientists, analytical chemists, and chemical engineers in pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, plastics, toiletries, and environmental agencies. Some graduates have also chosen further study in areas like toxicology, environmental science or forensic science.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.