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Edge Hill University

UCAS Code: F101 | Master of Chemistry (with Honours) - MChem (H)

Entry requirements

A level

B,B,C-B,B,B

Including A level Chemistry at Grade B or above, or equivalent. You will also need GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English Language at Grade C or Grade 4, or equivalent.

Access to HE Diploma

D:24,M:21

Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H3,H3,H3,H3,H3

A minimum of five subjects at Grade H1-H3 will be required.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

T Level

M

UCAS Tariff

112-120

112-120 UCAS Tariff points, including A level Chemistry at Grade B or above, or equivalent. You will also need GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English Language at Grade C or Grade 4, or equivalent.

About this course

This course has alternative study modes. Contact the university to find out how the information below might vary.

Course option

4years

Full-time | 2026

Other options

5 years | Part-time | 2026

Subjects

Analytical chemistry

Chemistry

Organic chemistry

Inorganic chemistry

Physical chemistry

Are you fascinated by how chemical processes are regulated? Do you want to develop your skills as a research scientist? Our four year integrated masters degree allows you to do this and more as you learn from a team of expert tutors and technical staff.

Develop your practical knowledge in our state-of-the-art laboratories, giving you a strong grounding for future employment.

Combine the fundamental principles of chemistry with specific areas of interest to you in our MChem (Hons) Chemistry degree. Optional final year modules enable you to tailor the degree to develop a deeper knowledge of a specialist area of chemistry.

Enter an industry in which chemistry graduates are highly sought after upon successful completion of our MChem (Hons) Chemistry degree. Pharmaceutical companies, chemical engineering, food technology or the health industry are just some of the career options available.

Modules

Please visit our website for information on available modules.

Assessment methods

Modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework, practical elements and examinations tailored to suit the subject area of each module. A wide range of coursework is employed, including practical write-ups, essays, laboratory logbooks and even biochemistry animations.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,535
per year
England
£9,535
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,535
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,535
per year
Scotland
£9,535
per year
Wales
£9,535
per year

The Uni

Course location:

Ormskirk (Main Campus)

Department:

Biology

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