If you're studying chemistry, mathematics and physics and enjoy how they intersect, this course will teach you to apply the skills and content from all three disciplines. You'll gain a thorough understanding of the foundations that underpin modern, interdisciplinary chemistry through lectures, workshops, tutorials and labs, and explore this through the lens of molecular physics. You can choose modules from a range of specialist research areas, including molecular imaging, nanomaterials and chemistry automation, and complete a substantial research project in an area at the chemistry-physics interface. This work will strengthen your knowledge of the physical and mathematical background for mastering physical methods of modern chemistry. Extensive laboratory experience will also help you gain confidence in applying a large number of different experimental techniques. The molecular physics specialism is in high demand in research and the commercial world, and this course prepares you to apply it to both. With a focus on lab experience, you'll graduate with the practical, analytical and theoretical skills required to work in a range of fields. These include pharmaceuticals, data science, industrial development, and finance. **Professional accreditation** This degree leads to a Master’s level qualification and is professionally accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). This accreditation is internationally respected in an increasingly global industry and graduate market. It will allow you to demonstrate that you’ve completed a high-quality degree programme designed to meet the needs of both students and their future employers. This MSci degree fully satisfies the academic requirements for professional registration as a Chartered Chemist (CChem). Becoming a Chartered Chemist earns you an internationally recognised qualification which can enhance your career prospects and earning potential. In addition to your degree, you’ll receive the Associateship of the Royal College of Science (ARCS) upon completion of this course. This associateship is awarded by one of our historic constituent Colleges.
A level: AAA | Our minimum entry standard is AAA overall, to include: A in Chemistry A in Mathematics A in Physics General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. Students taking English exam board science A-levels will be required to pass the practical endorsement. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 38 UCAS points | Must include: 6 in Chemistry at higher level 6 in Mathematics* at higher level 6 in Physics at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference. | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal: D3D3D3 | Must include: D3 Chemistry D3 Mathematics D3 Physics
Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 62 is required in all bands. Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid. Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 5.0 is required in all bands. Imperial will continue to accept old TOEFL iBT taken before 21 January 2026. Our requirement is 100 overall with 22 in all bands. Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid. For pre-2015 test, the College requires grade B overall. If your test result is 2016 onwards, the College requires 185 overall with 176 in all elements/bands Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 6.5 is required in all bands. Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid.
We recommend reviewing our course page for the latest information regarding the curriculum (including core and optional modules) and course structure, as this information may be subject to periodic change.
*Please note that home fees can be subject to government changes. Tuition fees at the overseas chargeable rate for 2027 entry are still to be confirmed. Tuition fee rates at overseas chargeable rate for 2026 entry are published at www.imperial.ac.uk on our course listings, which provide an indicative cost, noting that fees are likely to be subject to increases in line with inflation as per the Retail Price Index (RPIX) value. For further information on fees, funding, loans and grants, see: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/undergraduate/ For further information on fee status eligibility see: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/fee-status/ — Fees update for 2027
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