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MChem Chemistry

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Full-time4 YearsSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
A /81
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction92%
Degree Completion95%
Professional Jobs95%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£27,000
£31,000
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
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Process, plant and machine operatives
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (12601)
12601
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (92% response rate)

93%
Teaching Quality
87%
Assessment & Feedback
91%
Academic Support
97%
Organisation
97%
Learning Resources
91%
Student Voice

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Loughborough
Average Weekly Rent
£110
Est. Annual Total£10,070
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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

112-127
20%
128-143
15%
144-159
25%
160-175
15%
176-191
10%
192-207
10%
240+
10%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
95%
Baccalaureate
5%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (12601)

12601

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

44%
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
48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
22%Conservation and environment

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
95%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track