Programme-Specific Requirements

Applicants should have a Bachelors degree with a minimum 2.1 Honours (or overseas equivalent) in Chemistry or subjects with analogous labs, e.g. Physics; Biochemistry; Chemical Engineering; Pharmaceutical science; Nanoscience; Materials.

Applications will also be considered from those with a Bachelor's degree at 2:2 level (or overseas equivalent) if accompanied by a demonstration of laboratory research experience.

China - Degree from Prestigious Institution:

Award of Bachelor degree with an average score of 80% as evidence by a Bachelor Degree Certificate and Final Transcripts (with official English translations). 

China - Degree from a Recognised Institution:

Award of Bachelor degree with an average score of 85% as evidenced by a Bachelor Degree Certificate and Final Transcripts (with official English translations). For postgraduate programmes within the King’s Business School and some programmes (i.e. Data Science MSc, Master of Laws (LLM), Political Economy MA, Public Policy MA): offers will usually only be made to applicants from universities considered prestigious by UK ENIC at the point of assessment. A 'prestigious institution' is one which is classified as by UK ENIC or within the Project 211/Double First Class list of institutions. You will be a stronger candidate for admission if you have high grades and are attending a university considered prestigious.

English language requirements

English language band:

D

To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.

Nationals of majority English speaking countries (as defined by the UKVI) who have permanently resided in this country are not usually required to complete an additional English language test. This is also the case for applicants who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (of at least three years duration), a postgraduate taught degree (of at least one year), or a PhD in a majority English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) within five years of the course start date.

For information on our English language requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.

Selection process

Applications must be made online using King's Apply, the Admissions Portal. A non-refundable application fee of £85 applies.  

ATASIf you receive an offer, this programme requires all non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals (with some exceptions) to have an ATAS certificate before they can enrol at King's and this can take some time. We therefore advise applying as soon as possible to avoid any delay in obtaining this certificate.    

Personal statement and supporting information

You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

Personal StatementYes  

A personal statement is required. You must answer the following three questions on the application form:

Why are you applying for this specific programme, and how does it fit with your future plans? (max 250 words)
How does your experience and education make you a suitable candidate for this programme? (max 250 words)
Please briefly outline 2-3 chemistry modules you have taken/are currently taking, which might include an undergraduate project/dissertation, which you have particularly enjoyed (max 250 words)  

Previous Academic StudyYes  A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents.  
ReferencesYes  One academic reference is required. A professional reference will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago. In some cases, we may request an additional reference from you.  
OtherOptional  Applicants may wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of their application.  

Teaching methods - what to expect

Lectures

Recorded material

Workshops

Laboratory Training

Individual Research Project

Taught elements of the course in Semester 1 will use a combination of lectures, recorded material, group workshops and individual laboratory training to establish the base skills and knowledge required. However, most of your time will be spent on your individual research project in Semesters 2 and 3; here you will learn on the job, mentored by two academics and their research students.

Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work, e.g. 150 hours work for a 15-credit module. These hours cover every aspect of the module, including independent study.

Assessment

Tests
Assessed Problem Solving in the Lab
Oral Presentations
Poster Presentations
Literature Review
Research Proposals
Thesis written up as a scientific publication

Your performance will be assessed throughout, with a focus on activities relevant to a researcher. This includes knowledge-based (by exam-style tests), practical skills (by assessed problem solving in the lab), communication skills (by oral and poster presentations) and written skills (by literature review, research proposal, and a final thesis written up as a scientific publication).

The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.