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MChem Chemistry

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Full-timeYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
A /81
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction93%
Degree Completion100%
Professional Jobs80%
Meaningful Work85%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£30,000
typical starting salary
£26,500
£32,000
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
40%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Sales occupations
10%
04
Administrative occupations
5%
05
Customer service occupations
5%
06
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
08
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (12601)
12601
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (100% response rate)

96%
Teaching Quality
100%
Assessment & Feedback
90%
Academic Support
100%
Organisation
95%
Learning Resources
92%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Leicester
Average Weekly Rent
£115
Est. Annual Total£10,450
🎉17% 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

64-79
2%
80-95
20%
96-111
23%
112-127
22%
128-143
16%
144-159
5%
160-175
5%
176-191
3%
192-207
2%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
93%
Baccalaureate
4%
Foundation
1%
Other HE
1%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (12601)

12601

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

43%
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
68%Customer service
55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
65%
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