MChem (Hons) Chemistry with placement year in Loughborough United Kingdom | Loughborough University

Our MChem program in pure chemistry offers comprehensive training in the field, culminating in an intensive research project during the final year. Delivered in Loughborough's cutting-edge STEMLab facilities by our distinguished faculty, this program explores how chemistry shapes our world - from purifying water to sustaining breathable air. The substances we encounter daily, much of our food supply, and the energy powering our communities all stem from chemical innovations. As a dynamic and captivating discipline, chemistry deepens our grasp of both natural phenomena and physical realities while frequently offering solutions to worldwide problems. This explains why chemistry graduates often play pivotal roles in addressing critical issues such as environmental crises, food shortages, and public health threats. The MChem (Hons) Chemistry program delivers an in-depth exploration of the subject while enabling specialization through diverse elective modules. Particularly suited for those pursuing industrial research or doctoral studies, the final year features an immersive research project conducted under faculty guidance in advanced laboratories alongside graduate researchers. Throughout your studies, you'll cultivate valuable analytical and critical thinking abilities applicable across numerous professional fields. Our placement program provides coveted industry experience, allowing you to implement classroom knowledge in professional settings with leading corporations like GlaxoSmithKline, RB, Lubrizol, and Pirelli. Additionally, you may opt to spend a year expanding your perspective through international study.