Keele University Prospectus Undergraduate | 2017 | Page 61

MChem Chemistry Key Information Why study this course? Our integrated master’s degree will advance your knowledge of chemistry through both teaching and your own research, and builds professional skills which will enhance your career prospects. This is a four year course in which you’ll have the opportunity to focus on topics which suit your interests and aspirations. You’ll also develop a range of important transferable skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication skills, and the ability to conduct cutting-edge research. In the third year, you will carry out a research project to develop your research skills as well as several taught modules, including a synoptic module to consolidate your chemistry knowledge. Fourth year lectures and seminars cover research focused material, and you’ll undertake a major research project. Indicative modules For first, second and third year indicative modules please refer to Chemistry course on page 60. Fourth year • MChem Research Project • MChem Research Training • Applied Chemistry Topics • Research Chemistry Topics What will this mean for my future? Course type Integrated master’s Course duration Four years Indicative entry requirements ABB For further information on entry requirements please visit www.keele.ac.uk/ entryrequirements Study abroad Yes With a master’s degree, your knowledge and skills will be very appealing to employers, but you may also have developed a particular interest which you’d like to explore at PhD level. If you choose to go straight into employment, you might work in the chemical, pharmaceutical or environmental industries as a research scientist, analytical chemist or in other roles where scientific knowledge and related skills are in demand, such as scientific instrument sales, patent law or environmental analysis. Asma Kabiri Master