How does
this course prepare me for my future career?
At Northumbria, our degrees are designed to make you as employable as possible. As well as graduating with a respected degree, accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, the MChem course provides the opportunity to spend a year in industry where you can gain first-hand experience of the world of work.
Not only will this enable you to ‘test’ your chosen career, but you will develop valuable skills such as teamwork, communication, and time-management. The practical experience gained through your placement year will complement the learning theory and strengthen your CV. You can also boost your employability with short work placements, study abroad, STEM ambassador activities or volunteering.
You will graduate from the MChem course with extensive experience in practical laboratory work and conducting research projects, equipping you with the skills needed to enter a career in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries or continue on to PhD study. Your final year will give you experience of producing a research project from first hypothesis right through to publication, and will help you develop skills in communication and team-working.
Throughout the course you will also develop transferable skills appreciated by employers in general, not only in traditional chemistry roles. You will cultivate the ability to think analytically, develop excellent problem-solving, logic and critical thinking skills, and an eye for detail. Previous Northumbria graduates have found employment in areas as diverse as teaching, business and management, finance, law and marketing.