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MChem Chemistry

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Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
B /79
Graduate Salary£31,500
Satisfaction93%
Degree Completion90%
Professional Jobs80%
Meaningful Work75%

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
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Elementary occupations
10%
04
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Sales occupations
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (12601)
12601
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 30 respondents (74% response rate)

98%
Teaching Quality
81%
Assessment & Feedback
76%
Academic Support
92%
Organisation
93%
Learning Resources
71%
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

128-143
5%
144-159
35%
160-175
15%
176-191
5%
192-207
10%
208-223
20%
224-239
10%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
100%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (12601)

12601

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

38%
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

72%Information Technology
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
75%
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