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MChem Chemistry

University of Edinburgh
Full-time5 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
B /76
Graduate Salary
£29,000
Satisfaction
84%
Degree Completion
90%
Professional Jobs
85%
Meaningful Work
85%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
Recognised By

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2032
First job
~2033
£29,000
typical starting salary
£28,000
£32,000
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

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

52%Finance
40%Natural and social science
40%Sales
30%Managers, directors and senior officials
18%Teaching

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
40%
02
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
15%
04
Sales occupations
10%
05
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track