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MChem Chemistry with professional placement or study abroad

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Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
B /78
Graduate Salary£28,000
Satisfaction88%
Degree Completion95%
Professional Jobs95%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£28,000
typical starting salary
£24,000
£34,500
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
30%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Legal professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Quality and Regulatory 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)

94%
Teaching Quality
80%
Assessment & Feedback
77%
Academic Support
100%
Organisation
93%
Learning Resources
90%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Bath
Average Weekly Rent
£170
Est. Annual Total£14,100
💸14% more expensive 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
20%
144-159
20%
160-175
40%
176-191
10%
192-207
5%
240+
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
95%
Baccalaureate
5%

Accreditations

✓

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
60%Business, Research and Administrative
52%Finance
50%Business and Financial Project Management
48%Business and public service associate

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
95%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
90%
Career On Track