MChem Chemistry (Industrial Route)
University of Durham🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
Course Score
B /77
Graduate Salary
£31,500Satisfaction
85%Degree Completion
90%Professional Jobs
80%Meaningful Work
75%Expected Starting Salary
below national medianTypical 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
AI & Your Career
Based on Anthropic research
High Exposure
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Graduate Roles by AI Exposure
72%
62%
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52%
42%