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MChem Chemistry (Industrial Route)

University of Durham🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
B /77
Graduate Salary£31,500
Satisfaction85%
Degree Completion90%
Professional Jobs80%
Meaningful Work75%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£31,500
typical starting salary
£27,500
£36,500
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Physical Sciences graduates nationally earn £22,500–£52,000 (719 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
45%
02
Administrative occupations
15%
03
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
04
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Legal professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Secretarial and related occupations
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (12601)
12601
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 20 respondents (71% response rate)

93%
Teaching Quality
81%
Assessment & Feedback
68%
Academic Support
83%
Organisation
88%
Learning Resources
62%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Manchester
Average Weekly Rent
£145
Est. Annual Total£12,480
📊2% cheaper than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

128-143
5%
144-159
20%
160-175
25%
176-191
20%
192-207
10%
208-223
5%
224-239
5%
240+
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
100%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (12601)

12601

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

47%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
62%Secretarial and related
55%Administrative
52%Finance
42%Legal

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
60%
Career On Track