MSci Chemistry with Industrial Placement (5 years)
About this course
MSci in Chemistry, covering advanced chemical sciences over five years. Core topics include Programming, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme includes a full, one-year industrial placement, which can be completed in either the fourth or fifth year as a lab-based or non-lab-based position supported by a university supervisor.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 30%
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 2%
- South East: 3%
- Scotland: 87%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Modules
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Chemistry for the Physical Sciences 1
- Elements of Chemistry 1
- Chemistry for the Physical Sciences 2
- Elements of Chemistry 2
- Introductions to Materials
- Chemical Kinetics and Thermodynamics
- Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy
- Organic & Biological Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Inorganic and Solid State Chemistry
- Energy and the Environment
- Professional Skills for Physics and Chemistry (CM30PS)
- Organic & Biological Chemistry
- Molecular Structure and Reactivity
- Honours Chemistry Research Project
- Honours Inorganic & Physical Chemistry
- Honours Analytical & Organic Chemistry
- Advanced Honours Chemistry
- Integrated Chemistry
- Honours Chemistry Research Project
- Honours Inorganic & Physical Chemistry
- Honours Analytical & Organic Chemistry
- Advanced Honours Chemistry
- Integrated Chemistry
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Chemistry with Industrial Placement (5 years) at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £36,000. The £31,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of MSci Chemistry with Industrial Placement (5 years) at University of Aberdeen do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Chemistry with Industrial Placement (5 years) at University of Aberdeen?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Chemistry with Industrial Placement (5 years) at University of Aberdeen?
The average entrant had 159 UCAS points.
Is MSci Chemistry with Industrial Placement (5 years) at University of Aberdeen accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Does MSci Chemistry with Industrial Placement (5 years) at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MSci Chemistry with Industrial Placement (5 years) at University of Aberdeen?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.