About Chemistry With External Placement (mchem) in University of Southampton

Our MChem Chemistry degree with research project abroad or industry experience is the first of its kind in the UK. It allows you to combine your degree with 6 months of industrial experience, or a research placement abroad at an overseas university. This degree is designed for ambitious undergraduates with academic or commercial research aspirations. You'll benefit from excellent career development opportunities and advanced practical training.

You’ll use state of the art equipment in our range of laboratories. These include the single crystal diffraction lab, the mass spectrometry lab and the only dedicated X-ray crystallography teaching facility in a UK university.

If you choose a placement in industry, you'll develop work experience, skills and awareness from spending time in a commercial environment. You'll also build key contacts.

If you choose to take an overseas university placement instead, you'll experience life abroad while working on an advanced research project in the university’s laboratories.

Both placement opportunities will stand out on your CV and impress employers. You’ll also have the support of our dedicated placement tutor throughout your time away from Southampton.

This degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry. When you graduate you'll be eligible for full membership status (MRSC).

Entry requirements

Pass, with 34 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level

English language requirements

The University of Southampton accepts the following UKVI secure English Language Tests:

• IELTS (Academic) (International English Language Testing System)
• PTE Academic UKVI
• LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
• PSI Services (UK) Ltd; Skills for English UKVI (4 component)
• Trinity College London ISE (Integrated Skills in English)

Indian Standard XII in English Language (CBSE and ISC Boards)

Grade: 70% or above

IELTS score requirements:  overall score 6.5

University of Southampton Highlights

University of Southampton Cost of Attendance

For international candidates aspiring to study in the UK, it is mandatory to have an estimate of the cost of living at the university on-campus/ off-campus. The list of basic expenses to be considered for applying for admission at the institute is as detailed below.