MSci Chemistry (International Programme)This four-year programme provides a complete education in chemistry together with the option of taking modules in other areas, and the opportunity to spend a year abroad studying at a selected university in Australia, Canada or the USA.

Degree benefits

Consistently regarded as one of the best chemistry departments in the UK, we offer you an excellent education with high standards of teaching.

You will benefit from our outstanding research profile as you are taught by lecturers who are experts in a wide range of chemistry-related fields.

You will have an opportunity to study at a selected North American or Australian University during the third year of your programme.

We offer access to state-of-the-art facilities, enhanced by our strong affiliation to other centres of excellence such as the London Centre for Nanotechnology.

Degree Structure:

In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

In the first year, all students take the module 'Introduction to Chemical Principles'. This serves to consolidate A level (or equivalent) Chemistry and generate an awareness of modern chemistry as an integrated whole. In the second term the fundamentals of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry are introduced separately. Along with your optional modules, you'll also take a module in mathematics that's appropriate to your ability. 

In the second year, the three main themes of chemistry are again developed in individual modules, leaving you free to choose two optional modules, which can be either chemical or non-chemical.

You will spend the third year at an overseas university in an English-speaking country, for example the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) or the University of Toronto. The third-year modules are primarily lecture-based, and are taught in English.

In the final year of the MSci, you will undertake a chemical research project and optional modules, allowing you to specialise in the field of chemistry of your choice.

Modules:

An indicative guide to the structure of this programme, year by year.

Year 1Core or compulsory module(s)

Basic Inorganic Chemistry
Basic Organic Chemistry
Basic Physical Chemistry
Chemical Foundations
Chemical SkillsOptional modules:

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Quantitative Chemistry
Mathematics for Science 1
Mathematics for Science 2
Physics for Chemistry
The Earth
History of Science: Antiquity to Enlightenment
Understanding Management
Introductory Statistical Methods and ComputingYear 2Core or compulsory module(s)

Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Physical ChemistryOptional modules:

Chemistry of Materials
Organic Reaction Mechanisms
Chemical Dynamics
Tech Journalism: Writing, Researching, and Reporting News in Technology, Science, and Engineering
Introduction to Programming
Science Communication and Public Engagement
Science in Popular Culture
Science and Religion
Mathematical Methods in Chemistry
Mathematics for Physics and Astronomy
Managerial Accounting for Decision Making
 Modern Physics, Astronomy and Cosmology
Introduction to PsychologyYear 3Core or compulsory module(s)

MAPS Study Abroad Module D
 MAPS Study Abroad Module A
 MAPS Study Abroad Module G
 MAPS Study Abroad Module H
 MAPS Study Abroad Module B
 MAPS Study Abroad Module EYear 4Core or compulsory module(s)

Advanced Chemical Research ProjectOptional modules

Topics in Modern ChemistryFor all prospectus information: 

Full course details

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/undergraduate/degrees/chemistry-international-programme-msci

以上內容連結：https://www.ucl.ac.uk/chemistry/study-here/undergraduate-degrees/msci-chemistry-international-programme

Study mode

Full-time

Duration

4 academic years

UK tuition fees (2025/26)

£9,250

Programme startsSeptember 2025

Application deadline29 Jan 2025

UCAS course code

F105

Entry requirements

A levelsI

Grades
AAA

Subjects
Chemistry and at least one of Biology, Physics and Mathematics required. Biology, Physics or Mathematics preferred as third subject.

GCSEs
English Language at grade C or 4, plus Mathematics at grade B or 6.Contextual offer information
Grades
ABB more about contextual offers

Subjects
A in Chemistry, B in Biology, Mathematics or Physics. Biology, Mathematics or Physics preferred as third subject.

GCSEs
English Language at grade C or 4, plus Mathematics at grade B or 6.

IB Diploma

Points
38

Subjects
A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects including 6 in Chemistry and 6 in one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics, with no higher level score below 5. For Mathematics, the programme will accept either 'Analysis and Approaches' or 'Applications and Interpretation' at higher level. Biology, Physics and Mathematics preferred as third subject.

Contextual offer
Points
34 more about contextual offers： https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/undergraduate/how-apply/access-and-participation

Subjects
A total of 16 points in three higher level subjects including 6 in Chemistry and 6 in one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics, with no score below 5. For Mathematics, the programme will accept either 'Analysis and Approaches' or 'Applications and Interpretation' at higher level. Biology, Physics and Mathematics preferred as third subject.

Your learning

Your learning will combine lectures, practical classes, group workshops and online material, guided reading, and your own personal study.  In addition, you will attend small group tutorials which provide specialised support for the core modules. You will encounter several innovative blended learning experiences which ensure that the contact time we have with you is engaging, interactive and productive.

Typical contact hours with teaching staff for Chemistry degree programmes are ~20 hours per week. These hours will consist of lectures (typically 8 hours per week), tutorials and workshops (typically 4 hours per week) and laboratory classes (typically 8 hours per week). The exact number of contact hours and composition varies throughout the term and at different points during the degree programme. In addition to timetabled sessions students are expected to undertake approximately 15-20 hours of independent study per week.

Assessment

Your learning will be assessed using a variety of methods including end-of-year examinations, laboratory reports, problem sheets, essays, posters and presentations. In the final year your research project will be assessed by a combination of reports, presentation and oral examination.

Accessibility

Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble. Further information can also be obtained from the UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services team.

The foundation of your career

On completion of your degree, you will have the option of pursuing a career within the chemical industry. This is recognised as one of the most exciting and successful contributors to the UK economy in numerous areas such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and nanotechnology.

This programme prepares you to continue in research including PhDs at universities such as UCL, Imperial, Oxford, Cambridge, Bristol, Edinburgh, Harvard, and NUS Singapore. The knowledge and skills gained on the programme can also be used in fields including management, the financial sector, information technology, scientific journalism, patent law, the civil service, and education.

Employability

As a UCL Chemistry graduate you will have developed both discipline-based and highly sought after analytical skills, for example in logical thought and numeracy.

Accreditation

The Chemistry MSci (International Programme) has been accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) as fully meeting the academic requirements for the award of Chartered Chemist (CChem). Graduates have straightforward access to professional development programmes leading to chartered status.

Fees for this course：

UK students

Fee description Full-time
Tuition fees (2025/26)  £9,250  

International students

Fee description Full-time
Tuition fees (2025/26)  £39,800  

The fees indicated are for undergraduate entry in the 2024/25 academic year. The UK fees shown are for the first year of the programme at UCL only. Fees for future years may be subject to an inflationary increase. The Overseas fees shown are the fees that will be charged to 2024/25 entrants for each year of study on the programme, unless otherwise indicated below.

Full details of UCL's tuition fees, tuition fee policy and potential increases to fees can be found on the UCL Students website.https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/undergraduate/funding-your-studies

Additional costs

Students on this programme have free access to electronic copies of over 100 textbooks and free laboratory coats. Outside of purchasing books or stationery, printing, thesis binding or photocopying the only additional costs associated with this programme are linked to studying abroad during the 3rd year.

In addition, please note that if you study abroad during your programme at UCL, this is likely to incur additional costs. Studying abroad may cost between £200–£1,000 per month depending on where you choose to study. The cost of studying abroad can be difficult to predict as it will depend on your priorities and choices. There is more information available on the UCL Study Abroad website.

A guide including rough estimates for these and other living expenses is included on the UCL Fees and funding pages. If you are concerned by potential additional costs for books, equipment, etc., please get in touch with the relevant departmental contact (details given on this page).

Funding your studies

UCL Chemistry offers a number of scholarships which will be advertised on the departmental website as appropriate.

Various funding options are available, including student loans, scholarships and bursaries. UK students whose household income falls below a certain level may also be eligible for a non-repayable bursary or for certain scholarships. Please see the Fees and funding pages for more details.

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/undergraduate/funding-your-studies

Scholarships

The Scholarships and Funding website lists scholarships and funding schemes available to UCL students. These may be open to all students, or restricted to specific nationalities, regions or academic department.

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/scholarships

Next stepsYour application

We are looking for applicants who have demonstrated an interest in the chemical sciences and shown the self-motivation to learn more about the subject. Academic performance is important, but we also would like to see evidence that applicants have used their own initiative to broaden their knowledge and experience of chemistry.

How to apply

Application for admission should be made through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). Applicants currently at school or college will be provided with advice on the process; however, applicants who have left school or who are based outside the United Kingdom may obtain information directly from UCAS.

Selection

For further information on UCL's selection process see: How we assess your application.

All applicants will be invited to attend an online admissions event where they can ask questions of staff and current undergraduate students and find out more about the different degree programmes that we offer. Offer holders will be invited to in-person open day events where they will meet staff and students and will be able to see all the facilities on site at the UCL Department of Chemistry. While attendance at either of these events is not compulsory, they do provide an excellent opportunity to get to know the department and UCL and allow you to make an informed decision about your application.

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