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MChem Chemistry

The University of Manchester🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time4 YearsFoundation YearSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
B /77
Graduate Salary£29,000
Satisfaction85%
Degree Completion100%
Professional Jobs85%
Meaningful Work75%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£29,000
typical starting salary
£25,000
£33,000
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
20%
02
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Elementary occupations
5%
08
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
10
Quality and Regulatory 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 — 20 respondents (74% response rate)

89%
Teaching Quality
71%
Assessment & Feedback
60%
Academic Support
87%
Organisation
85%
Learning Resources
84%
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

<48
5%
64-79
5%
144-159
15%
160-175
15%
176-191
15%
192-207
15%
208-223
10%
224-239
15%
240+
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
100%

Accreditations

✓

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
60%Business, Research and Administrative
50%Business and Financial Project Management
48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
85%
Career On Track