MSci Chemistry with a Modern Language
About this course
Master in Science in Chemistry with a Modern Language, a chemistry and modern languages degree. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes a final-year research project. The first year covers General Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry I, Organic Chemistry I, Physical Chemistry I, Practical Chemistry I, and a language module. The second year builds on this with Inorganic Chemistry II, Organic Chemistry II, Physical Chemistry II, Practical Chemistry II, Structural Analysis, and a language module. The third year continues the subject study through Molecules and Materials, Properties of Matter, Synthesis and Reactivity, Year 3 Research Methodology I, Year 3 Research Methodology II, and a language module. The final fourth year concludes with Advanced Chemical Topics I, Advanced Chemical Topics II, and the 4P1 Masters Research Project.
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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 49 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 87%
- Left higher education: 13%
What graduates do next
Based on about 33 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 4%
- Further study: 9%
- 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: 80%
- 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 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 15%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 40%
- South East: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
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
- Practical Chemistry I
- Language module
- Inorganic Chemistry II
- Organic Chemistry II
- Physical Chemistry II
- Practical Chemistry II
- Structural Analysis
- Language module
- Molecules and Materials
- Properties of Matter
- Synthesis and Reactivity
- Year 3 Research Methodology I
- Year 3 Research Methodology II
- Language module
- Advanced Chemical Topics I
- Advanced Chemical Topics II
- 4P1 Masters Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Chemistry with a Modern Language at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £49,000. The £34,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of MSci Chemistry with a Modern Language 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 a Modern Language at University of Birmingham?
93% 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 a Modern Language 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.
Is MSci Chemistry with a Modern Language at University of Birmingham accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
How many students continue on MSci Chemistry with a Modern Language at University of Birmingham?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.