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MChem Chemistry (International Route)

University of Durham🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
A /82
Graduate Salary£31,500
Satisfaction90%
Degree Completion100%
Professional Jobs85%
Meaningful Work80%

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
20%
02
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Elementary occupations
10%
04
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
0%
08
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
0%
09
Legal professionals
★ Professional
0%
10
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
0%

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 (65% response rate)

96%
Teaching Quality
87%
Assessment & Feedback
85%
Academic Support
91%
Organisation
88%
Learning Resources
73%
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

112-127
5%
144-159
5%
160-175
5%
176-191
20%
192-207
15%
208-223
15%
224-239
15%
240+
15%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
100%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (12601)

12601

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

40%
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
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
42%Legal
40%Natural and social science

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
70%
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