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      Chemistry degrees abroad

      Chemistry is one of the core scientific subjects, and its influence is wide reaching. It’s the study of matter, its properties and how substances interact with energy. It affects everything we see around us, and it overlaps with pretty much all other science subjects.

      This could the perfect subject if you have a love of numbers and analysis, are naturally curious, and question how things work. Chemistry has been at the heart of some of the greatest scientific discoveries, and as a chemistry graduate you could help solve some of the world’s most pressing problems.

      Chemistry degrees are offered at many universities all over the world, so you’ll have plenty of options when it comes to studying abroad. You could access some of the very best programs, using cutting edge technology that you may not have access to in your home country. Studying abroad is also an opportunity to leave your comfort zone and experience a whole new culture.

      Chemistry program structure

      At undergraduate level you can study a BSc in chemistry over three or four years. Some universities offer a chemistry as an MSci, or MChem, which combines a bachelor’s and master’s course in one four or five year program.

      You can study a master’s in chemistry as an MSc over one or two years If you already have a bachelor’s degree. Doctorate degrees are also available, and you can study a research based PhD which can take up to five years to complete.

      Chemistry is a hugely wide ranging subject, with many different areas and specializations you can follow. Therefore, the content and structure of each program is likely to be different at each university.

      Many programs will focus on the core areas of chemistry in the first year or two, and then allow more flexibility where you can choose the modules to tailor your program. The optional modules you can choose to study can cover a huge number of specializations including pharmacology, marine chemistry or medicinal chemistry.

      Some of the main modules and areas of chemistry you can expect to study include:

      • Biochemistry
      • Mathematics for chemistry
      • Organic chemistry
      • Inorganic chemistry
      • Physical chemisty
      • Environmental chemistry

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      Chemistry undergraduate programs

      Bachelor's in chemistry

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        Chemistry - BA Greenville University, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Tuition fees per year
        27,580 USD
        Start date
        January, August
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        Chemistry - BA Long Island University Post, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Tuition fees per year
        35,736 USD
        Start date
        January, September
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        Chemistry - BSc St. Francis College, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Tuition fees per year
        26,688 USD
        Start date
        January, May, September
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        Chemistry - Geochemistry - BSc Concord University, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Tuition fees per year
        18,186 USD
        Start date
        January, September
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        Secondary Education (Chemistry) (West Campus) - BAEd Arizona State University, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Tuition fees per year
        29,834 USD
        Start date
        January, May, August
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      Associate in chemistry

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        Chemistry - ASc Santiago Canyon College, USA

        Program type
        Associate
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        8,304 USD
        Start date
        February, June, August
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        Liberal Arts & Sciences: Adolescence Education (Chemistry) - ASc Mohawk Valley Community College, USA

        Program type
        Associate
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        6,892 USD
        Start date
        January, September
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        Chemistry - ASc Douglas College, Canada

        Program type
        Associate
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        18,000 CAD
        Start date
        January, May, September
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        Chemistry - ASc St. Charles Community College, USA

        Program type
        Associate
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        5,520 USD
        Start date
        January, August
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        Chemistry - AA San Jose City College, USA
        • Blended learning

        Program type
        Associate
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        8,138 USD
        Start date
        January, August
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      Chemistry graduate programs

      Master's in chemistry

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        Biomedical Sciences - Medicinal and Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry - MSc University of Turku, Finland

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        12,000 EUR
        Start date
        January
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        Biochemistry (Medicinal Chemistry) - MSc Arizona State University, USA

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        24,918 USD
        Start date
        January, May, August
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        Chemistry with Study Abroad - MSci University of Birmingham, UK

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        4 years
        Tuition fees per year
        22,260 GBP
        Start date
        September
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        Chemistry and Molecular Sciences - MSc University of Helsinki, Finland

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        15,000 EUR
        Start date
        September
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        Chemistry - MSc Linköping University, Sweden

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Tuition fees per year
        19,000 USD
        Start date
        September
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      Doctorate in chemistry

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        Applied Chemistry - PhD RMIT University, Australia

        Program type
        Doctorate
        Duration
        4 years
        Tuition fees per year
        35,520 AUD
        Start date
        February, July
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        Chemistry - PhD University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA

        Program type
        Doctorate
        Duration
        3 years
        Tuition fees per year
        22,896 USD
        Start date
        August
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        Chemistry - PhD University of Wyoming, USA

        Program type
        Doctorate
        Duration
        3 years
        Tuition fees per year
        15,500 USD
        Start date
        May, September
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        Chemistry - PhD Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary

        Program type
        Doctorate
        Duration
        4 years
        Tuition fees per year
        9,000 EUR
        Start date
        February, September
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        Chemistry - PhD Clark University, USA

        Program type
        Doctorate
        Duration
        3 years
        Tuition fees per year
        15,616 USD
        Start date
        January, September
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      Certificate in chemistry

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        Secondary Science with Chemistry - GradCert London Metropolitan University, UK

        Program type
        Postgraduate certificate
        Duration
        1 year
        Tuition fees per year
        12,700 GBP
        Start date
        September
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        Secondary Science (Physics, Chemistry or Biology) - PGCert Bath Spa University, UK

        Program type
        Postgraduate certificate
        Duration
        1 year
        Tuition fees per year
        13,300 GBP
        Start date
        January, September
        Show program overview about Secondary Science (Physics, Chemistry or Biology)
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      Future chemistry careers

      You might think as a chemistry graduate you’d be restricted to a career wearing a white coat in a lab, but it will open up many opportunities in a range of sectors. Chemistry graduates have gone on to become British Prime Ministers, famous novelists and astronauts, so the options really are endless.

      Here’s some of the careers that you might consider after you graduate:

      • Chemical engineer
      • Forensic scientist
      • Pharmacologist
      • Toxicologist
      • Science teacher
      • Research scientist
      • Environmental consultant
      • Laboratory technician
      • Finance

      Some of the core skills you’ll gain from a chemistry degree, like numeracy and problem solving, are transferable to many different careers - so don’t limit your search to a career in the science industry.