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Chemistry with Study in Japan (MChem)

• UCAS Code: F104
  
• Type of course: MChem
• Duration: 4 years
• Entry requirements: Grades AAB
• A minimum of GCSE Maths Grade B is required for this course

Opportunities in the Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industries give special employment advantages for chemists proficient in a foreign language.

Knowledge of both the language and culture of Japan provides invaluable access for highly qualified Chemistry graduates to this important market. To meet these needs we now offer a four-year MChem degree course Chemistry with Study in Japan.

In this MChem programme you take the Chemistry core course in your first two years, alongside additional language and culture modules. While no prior knowledge of Japanese is required for this course, an aptitude for languages is essential!

Your third year will be spent in Japan either at a University, a Government Institute or in Industry and then return to Sheffield for your final year.

University

Studies during the year would typically involve a research project together with lectures in Chemistry (taught in English) and lectures in Japanese language and culture. You will be given the opportunity to apply for a JASSO (Japan Student Services Organisation) scholarship funded by the Japanese Ministry of Education. These scholarships provide return airfare, a settling in allowance of 25,000 yen (£125)and 80,000 yen per month (£400) for subsistence.

Government/Industry Placement

For placement at a Government research institute or industry, you would be employed on a full-time basis and undertake work as part of a small team. Unlike the University you would receive a monthly salary (typical 140,000 yen pre month) which is subject to tax. Accommodation is normally arrangd through the company/instituet. Students would be responsible for air travel to/from Japan.

Teaching & Learning

Teaching is by lectures and tutorials, problem classes, laboratory practicals and computer-aided learning, such as WebCT with online course support and assessment.

Further Information

SEAS

For more detailed information on course structure, click on the link below.

View modules for this course

If you require any further information please e-mail Professor Cameron McLeod, the course director

email : Chemistry Admissions