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Chemistry with a Placement Year Abroad (MChem)

Cardiff University

Faculty:School of Chemistry
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Chemistry, General
Length:4 Year(s)
Careers:Chemists

Description:

MChem Chemistry with a Placement Year Abroad aims to give you a detailed understanding of the knowledge and skills required to advance into a successful chemistry career, as well as a year working at a research laboratory abroad.

This flexible four-year course incorporates a major research project worth 60 credits in the final year, and a year spent working overseas in a research laboratory of another university or institution. During your time abroad in year three, you will continue with academic work and undertake an extended research project as part of a research group at the host institution. The entire year will be assessed as part of your degree. Placements are offered globally, at partner institutions in Europe, North America, Africa, Asia and Australasia.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*80
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 Chemistry 
Applicants are required to have a minimum of 80% average in six U/M subjects at Year 12 (including grade B plus practical endorsement in Chemistry - ideally at least one other science or mathematical subject) with at least a minimum of 80% in any required subjects.
Test Scores:
  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 90]

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on September 27, 2019