Chemistry (MChem) MChem (Hons)
University of Reading
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Master of Chemistry (with Honours) - MChem (H)

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OCT-25

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4 Years

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Master of Chemistry (with Honours) - MChem (H)

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Develop your knowledge and skills, benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, and take your first step towards becoming a professional scientist with our MChem Chemistry degree. This four-year course provides excellent training if you are considering a career as a chemist in industry, research or higher education.In your first two years youll gain a thorough grounding in the core areas of chemistry. As you progress, you will choose from a range of specialist options on topics such as polymers, ...Read more

Develop your knowledge and skills, benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, and take your first step towards becoming a professional scientist with our MChem Chemistry degree. This four-year course provides excellent training if you are considering a career as a chemist in industry, research or higher education.In your first two years you'll gain a thorough grounding in the core areas of chemistry. As you progress, you will choose from a range of specialist options on topics such as polymers, organic synthesis, catalysis and biomolecular modelling. In your third and final years you can choose from a range of advanced options, allowing you to specialise in topics such as atmospheric chemistry, contemporary organic synthesis, and industrial chemistry. You will also take an advanced laboratory class to learn specialist techniques preparing you for your extended project in the final year.Much of your final year is dedicated to your own research project; it's an opportunity to think independently, develop your own ideas and gain first-hand experience in a stimulating research environment.For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/chemistry-ug/mchem-chemistry

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WUSCA ranking:
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53/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
41st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
35th
Chemistry
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 - 96 = 4% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
4%
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100%
Average salary
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Chemistry graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Chemistry graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
J
James
24 Oct 23

The campus is a nice place to be with bars and a shop. Central Reading (and good train links to London) are close-by too. Student support are overworked and it shows, however..Read more

J
James
27 Jan 23

There is very good access to the academics. The university is well connected to the town centre, which, in turn is well connected to airports and London making it easy to travel..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,M2,M2 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

B Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

including Chemistry at grade B.

including Chemistry at grade B.

including relevant science units.

to include Chemistry.

In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.  Eligible applicants would receive two offers,  our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects

including Higher Level Chemistry at grade 5.

including relevant science modules.

Popular A-level subjects

Chemistry

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

Chemistry
99%
Mathematics
63%
Biology
44%
Physics
27%
Psychology
13%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£29,950 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£29,950 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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£29950 Per year

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J
James
24 Oct 23
PhD Chemistry
The campus is a nice place to be with bars and a shop. Central Reading (and good train links to London) are close-by too. Student support are overworked and it shows, however...
Read more
J
James
27 Jan 23
PhD Chemistry
There is very good access to the academics. The university is well connected to the town centre, which, in turn is well connected to airports and London making it easy to travel...
Read more
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The University of Reading has a single aim: to make the world a better place for all....

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Room 208 Pepper Lane Reading Wokingham RG6 6AH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Basingstoke  0.3 miles away

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