MSci Chemistry
About this course
MSci in Chemistry, a chemistry degree centred on chemical research, laboratory practice and advanced scientific principles. The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry and includes opportunities to undertake final year projects addressing challenges in catalysis, atmospheric pollution and drug discovery.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including Chemistry IB: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in Chemistry BTEC: D*DD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five required Chemistry units Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 6 UCAS decisions for MSci Chemistry (F103) at the University of Bristol for 2027 entry so far: 6 offers. The published offer is A*AA at A level. The first offer was posted on 12 October.
What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 35%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 40%
- South East: 23%
- South West: 21%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Chemistry at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £35,000 after 3 years, £46,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,500 and £65,000. The £46,000 median after five years is £12,000 more than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of MSci Chemistry at University of Bristol do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Chemistry at University of Bristol?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Chemistry at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 175 UCAS points. Applicants who posted offers on UniScout for 2027 entry were most often predicted A*A*A*.
When does the University of Bristol send offers for MSci Chemistry?
For 2027 entry, applicants have posted 6 decisions for this course on UniScout. The first offer was posted on 12 October, and the most decisions so far arrived in October.
Is MSci Chemistry at University of Bristol accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
How many students continue on MSci Chemistry at University of Bristol?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.