MSci Chemistry with Study Abroad
About this course
MSci in Chemistry with Study Abroad, a chemistry degree centred on chemical research and advanced scientific theory. The course includes a year spent studying chemistry at an overseas English-speaking partner institution during the third year. Exchange links exist with universities across the US, Canada, Singapore, Germany, Thailand, South Korea and Australia. The programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
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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 1 UCAS decision for MSci Chemistry with Study Abroad (F107) at the University of Bristol for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is A*AA at A level.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 100%: 90 offers from 90 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Further study: 35%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- 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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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 with Study Abroad 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 with Study Abroad at University of Bristol do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Chemistry with Study Abroad at University of Bristol?
86% 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 Study Abroad at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 181 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MSci Chemistry with Study Abroad at University of Bristol?
100% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 90 offers from 90 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is MSci Chemistry with Study Abroad at University of Bristol accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Does MSci Chemistry with Study Abroad at University of Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on MSci Chemistry with Study Abroad at University of Bristol?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.