MChem Chemistry with Professional Placement or Study Abroad
About this course
MChem (Hons) in Chemistry, a chemistry degree exploring practical and theoretical aspects of the chemical sciences. Core topics include Research Methods. Students undertake a professional placement and complete a masters research project during their studies. The first year covers core foundations through modules such as Analytical and spectroscopic techniques, Foundations and applications of chemistry, Skills for chemists, and Year 1 laboratory. The second year progresses to Characterisation, analytical chemistry and spectroscopy, Computational chemistry, Fundamental concepts of chemistry, Macromolecules and biomolecules, and Year 2 laboratory. The third year includes Masters distance learning A, Professional placement, and Masters study abroad. The final year focuses on advanced topics and independent investigation through 21st century research challenges A, Advanced chemistry 2, Energy and materials 2, and Masters research project B.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including A in Chemistry and two other science or mathematics subjects. IB: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Chemistry and 5 in a second science or mathematics course.
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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: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 27 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 30%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 35%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 23%
- South East: 30%
- South West: 16%
- Wales: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Analytical and spectroscopic techniques
- Foundations and applications of chemistry
- Skills for chemists
- Year 1 laboratory
- Characterisation, analytical chemistry and spectroscopy
- Computational chemistry
- Fundamental concepts of chemistry
- Macromolecules and biomolecules
- Year 2 laboratory
- Masters distance learning A
- Professional placement
- Masters study abroad
- 21st century research challenges A
- Advanced chemistry 2
- Energy and materials 2
- Masters research project B
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MChem Chemistry with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £53,500. The £39,500 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of MChem Chemistry with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MChem Chemistry with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MChem Chemistry with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 171 UCAS points.
Is MChem Chemistry with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Does MChem Chemistry with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MChem Chemistry with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.