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MChem Chemistry

Swansea University
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Physical Sciences
Course Score
B /72
Graduate Salary
£27,000
Satisfaction
97%
Degree Completion
90%
Professional Jobs
65%
Meaningful Work
70%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£27,000
typical starting salary
£24,000
£30,000
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

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

27%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
12%Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
8%Protective service
5%Elementary

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
40%
02
Elementary occupations
15%
03
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Process, plant and machine operatives
5%
05
Protective service occupations
★ Professional
5%
06
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Skilled trades occupations
5%
08
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
65%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
55%
Career On Track