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Chemistry MChem (Hons)

University of Manchester

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UCAS CODE F109

Choosing to study chemistry can open the door to an exciting range of career options. From practical scientist through research technologist to academic specialist, all can be reached, in part, through this contemporary, multi-disciplinary degree programme. Our innovative skills-based curriculum will give you the tools to succeed in your degree and our award-winning careers service will assist you in making choices for your future.Our courses will equip you with an armoury of skills to take ...Read More

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Uni rankings

WUSCA student ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2022 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
69th / 95
CUG ranking
Complete University Guide Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2023
17th
CUG subject ranking
Complete University Guide Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2023
14th

Start date and duration

DATA SOURCE: UCAS
Start date
18-SEP-23
Full Time
4 Years

Chemistry

DATA SOURCE: UNISTATS

Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Chemistry graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
UK Chemistry graduate salary
£22,000

Modules
These are the sub-topics that you will study as part of this course
Source: IDP Connect , March 2023

DATA SOURCE: IDP Connect
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
The minimum grades (and in some cases the subjects) you'll need to get on to this course.

DATA SOURCE: UCAS
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A level
Grades / Points required

A*AA

Details

A*AA, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject.If you miss the MChem grades, but meet the BSc grades (AAA), you will automatically be considered for the BSc option. If you do not have the required grades or subjects you may want to consider our integrated foundation year .Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A-level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive.Typical Contextual Offer: AAA, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject.If you miss the MChem grades, but meet the BSc grades (AAB, including A in Chemistry), you will automatically be considered for the BSc option. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A-level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive.

Previous study
Previous study
The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
Source: HESA, 2018

DATA SOURCE: HESA

Chemistry

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni

Chemistry
68%
Mathematics
61%
Biology
34%
Physics
24%
Fashion & Textiles
13%

Tuition fees

DATA SOURCE: UCAS/IDP Connect

For students from

England EU Rest of World
9,250 per year
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Students from England Students from England Students from England
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32,000 per year
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Students from EU Students from EU EU Students
EU Fees
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32,000 per year
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University of Manchester

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Chemistry MChem (Hons)
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