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    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
    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 study abroad programs

    Chemistry undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in chemistry

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      Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences - BSc Technological University Dublin, Ireland

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      12,496 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 10,500 EUR

      Start date
      September
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      Chemistry and Mathematics - Dual BSc (Hons) Keele University, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      20,563 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 15,000 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      Secondary Education (Chemistry) (West Campus) - BAEd Arizona State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      29,834 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 29,834 USD

      Start date
      August, May, January
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      Chemistry – Interdisciplinary - BSc Eastern New Mexico University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      8,128 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 8,128 USD

      Start date
      August, January
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      Chemistry: Chemistry Education (STEM) - BA California State University, East Bay, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      16,499 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,499 USD

      Start date
      August
      Show program overview about Chemistry: Chemistry Education (STEM)
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    Associate in chemistry

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      Analytical Chemistry - ASc Berkeley City College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      7,950 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD

      Start date
      August, June, January
      Show program overview about Analytical Chemistry
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      Chemistry - ASc Indiana Wesleyan University, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      28,184 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 28,184 USD

      Start date
      September, May, January
      Show program overview about Chemistry
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      Chemistry - ASc Southwestern Oregon Community College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      10,791 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 10,791 USD

      Start date
      September, June, March, January
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      Chemistry - ASc North Seattle College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      9,687 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD

      Start date
      September, June, April, January
      Show program overview about Chemistry
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      Chemistry - ASc Santiago Canyon College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      8,304 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 8,304 USD

      Start date
      August, June, February
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    Certificate in chemistry

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      Analytical Chemistry - Cert Berkeley City College, USA

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      7,950 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 7,950 USD

      Start date
      August, June, January
      Show program overview about Analytical Chemistry
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    Chemistry graduate programs

    Master's in chemistry

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      Analytical and Forensic Chemistry - MSc University of Hull, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      22,756 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,600 GBP

      Start date
      January
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      Applied Science (Chemistry) - MAppSc University of Tasmania, Australia

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      22,838 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 29,963 AUD

      Start date
      July, February
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      Bioanalytical Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Analysis - MSc Hochschule Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, Germany

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      18 months
      Annual tuition fee
      6,855 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 5,760 EUR

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Bioanalytical Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Analysis
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      Biochemistry (Medicinal Chemistry) - MSc Arizona State University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      24,918 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 24,918 USD

      Start date
      August, May, January
      Show program overview about Biochemistry (Medicinal Chemistry)
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      Physical and Chemical Sciences: Theoretical Physics - MSc University of Turku, Finland

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      14,281 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 12,000 EUR

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Physical and Chemical Sciences: Theoretical Physics
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    Doctorate in chemistry

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      Applied Chemistry - PhD RMIT University, Australia

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      27,073 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 35,520 AUD

      Start date
      July, February
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      Chemistry - PhD (with foundation) Maynooth University, Ireland

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      5 years
      Annual tuition fee
      17,851 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 15,000 EUR

      Start date
      June, January, September
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      Chemistry - PhD University of Regina, Canada

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      11,219 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 14,058 CAD

      Start date
      January, September, May
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      Chemistry - PhD Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      10,711 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 9,000 EUR

      Start date
      September, February
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      Chemistry - PhD University of Wyoming, USA

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      15,500 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 15,500 USD

      Start date
      September, May
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    Diploma in chemistry

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      Clinical Chemistry - MSc/PGDip Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
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      Program type
      Master's/Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      18,538 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 15,577 EUR

      Start date
      September
      Show program overview about Clinical Chemistry
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    Certificate in chemistry

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      Secondary Science (Physics, Chemistry or Biology) - PGCert Bath Spa University, UK

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      18,232 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,300 GBP

      Start date
      January, September
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      Secondary Science with Chemistry - GradCert London Metropolitan University, UK

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      17,410 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 12,700 GBP

      Start date
      September
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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.