MSci Chemistry with Business Management
About this course
Master in Science in Chemistry with Business Management, a chemistry and business management degree spanning core scientific disciplines alongside commercial strategy. Core topics include Research Methods, Accounting, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme integrates advanced laboratory work and independent investigation across four academic years. The first year covers foundational concepts through General Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry I, Organic Chemistry I, Physical Chemistry I, Principles of Accounting and Finance, and Principles of Business and Business Models. The second year progresses with Inorganic Chemistry II, Organic Chemistry II, Physical Chemistry II, Structural Analysis, Managing Organisations and People, Principles of Business Economics, Principles of Marketing, and Principles of Responsible Business and Sustainability. The third year explores advanced applications via Major/Minor Chemistry Research Projects, Molecules and Materials, Properties of Matter, Synthesis and Reactivity, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Managing Entrepreneurial Projects, Artificial Intelligence for Business, and Strategy and International Business. The final fourth year concludes with Advanced Chemical Topics II, 4P1 Masters Research Project, and Advanced Chemical Topics I.
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Entry requirements
A Level: A*AA - AAA to include A-level Chemistry. Further details below.. IB: 7,6,6 - 6,6,6 at Higher Level, including Chemistry at Higher Level, with a minimum of 32 points overall. Further information below.. BTEC: only considered when combined with other qualifications.
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What students say
Based on about 259 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 345 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 9%
What graduates do next
Based on about 43 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 72%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 84%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 81%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 57%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 495 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 30%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 26%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 510 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 68%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 21%
- No formal qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- General Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry I
- Organic Chemistry I
- Physical Chemistry I
- Principles of Accounting and Finance
- Principles of Business and Business Models
- Inorganic Chemistry II
- Organic Chemistry II
- Physical Chemistry II
- Structural Analysis
- Managing Organisations and People
- Principles of Business Economics
- Principles of Marketing
- Principles of Responsible Business and Sustainability
- Major/Minor Chemistry Research Projects
- Molecules and Materials
- Properties of Matter
- Synthesis and Reactivity
- Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Managing Entrepreneurial Projects
- Artificial Intelligence for Business
- Strategy and International Business
- Advanced Chemical Topics II
- 4P1 Masters Research Project
- Advanced Chemical Topics I
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Chemistry with Business Management at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £35,000 after 3 years, £48,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £62,000. The £48,500 median after five years is £14,500 more than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of MSci Chemistry with Business Management at University of Birmingham do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Chemistry with Business Management at University of Birmingham?
84% 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 Business Management at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 147 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MSci Chemistry with Business Management at University of Birmingham?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.