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MChem Chemistry with a Placement Year Abroad

Cardiff University
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
B /73
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction86%
Degree Completion80%
Professional Jobs65%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£30,000
typical starting salary
£26,000
£31,000
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
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Administrative occupations
5%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Elementary occupations
5%
07
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
0%
10
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ 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 — 70 respondents (70% response rate)

94%
Teaching Quality
81%
Assessment & Feedback
79%
Academic Support
86%
Organisation
91%
Learning Resources
80%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Cardiff
Average Weekly Rent
£120
Est. Annual Total£10,800
🎉14% 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

96-111
10%
112-127
25%
128-143
35%
160-175
5%
176-191
5%
192-207
10%
208-223
5%
240+
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
100%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (12601)

12601

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

42%
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
55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
65%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track