MSci Chemistry with Molecular Physics
About this course
MSci in Chemistry with Molecular Physics, a degree centred on the intersection of physics and chemistry through mathematical and computational approaches. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students complete a six-month independent research project within an academic research group during the final year. The first year establishes fundamental concepts via modules such as Language of Chemistry, Structure and Bonding: Atomic Structure to Molecular Orbitals, Introduction to Spectroscopy, Reactivity at Carbon Centres, The Reaction Toolkit: Thermodynamics and Kinetics, Chemistry of the Elements: Hydrogen to Uranium, Practical Chemistry 1, and Mathematics and Physics 1. The second year progresses with Electronic States and Bonding, Analysis of Molecules, Materials and Mixtures, Solids, Liquids and Interfaces, Chemistry of Molecular Systems, Macromolecules and Materials, Control and Selectivity in Molecular Synthesis, Practical Chemistry 2, and Mathematics and Physics 2. The third year involves Advanced Chemistry Topics 1 for Molecular Physics, Advanced Chemistry Topics 2 for Molecular Physics, Practical Chemistry 3 for Molecular Physics, and I-Explore. The fourth year features Advanced Interfacial Science and the Research Project alongside optional modules allowing specialisation in subjects such as Advanced Catalysis, Advanced Stereochemistry, Synthesis and Biosynthesis, Molecular Imaging, Sustainable Chemistry, Chemistry of Nanomaterials, Membrane Biophysics, Processable Electronics from Materials Chemistry to Device Applications, Renewable Energy from Solar Cells to Fuel Cells, and Nanomedicine.
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Entry requirements
AAA -- to include: A in Chemistry; A in Mathematics; A in Physics (A-levels), 38 points -- to include: 6 in Chemistry at higher level; 6 in Mathematics at higher level; 6 in Physics at higher level (International Baccalaureate)
Typical offer
A*AA (three A-levels) (A-levels), 39–40 points (International Baccalaureate)
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 53%
- Academic support: 73%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 26%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 13%
- Natural and social science professionals: 12%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- 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 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 62%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 3%
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): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- i-Engage
- Language of Chemistry
- Structure and Bonding: Atomic Structure to Molecular Orbitals
- Introduction to Spectroscopy
- Reactivity at Carbon Centres
- The Reaction Toolkit: Thermodynamics and Kinetics
- Chemistry of the Elements: Hydrogen to Uranium
- Practical Chemistry 1
- Mathematics and Physics 1
- i-Engage 2
- Electronic States and Bonding
- Analysis of Molecules, Materials and Mixtures
- Solids, Liquids and Interfaces
- Chemistry of Molecular Systems
- Macromolecules and Materials
- Control and Selectivity in Molecular Synthesis
- Practical Chemistry 2
- Mathematics and Physics 2
- Advanced Chemistry Topics 1 for Molecular Physics
- Advanced Chemistry Topics 2 for Molecular Physics
- Practical Chemistry 3 for Molecular Physics
- I-Explore
- Advanced Interfacial Science
- Research Project
- Advanced Catalysis
- Advanced Stereochemistry, Synthesis and Biosynthesis
- Molecular Imaging
- Sustainable Chemistry
- Chemistry of Nanomaterials
- Membrane Biophysics
- Processable Electronics from Materials Chemistry to Device Applications
- Renewable Energy from Solar Cells to Fuel Cells
- Nanomedicine
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Chemistry with Molecular Physics at Imperial College London earn?
The median salary is £33,500 after 15 months, £36,000 after 3 years, £49,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £37,500 and £71,000. The £49,500 median after five years is £11,000 more than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of MSci Chemistry with Molecular Physics at Imperial College London 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 with Molecular Physics at Imperial College London?
87% 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 Molecular Physics at Imperial College London?
The minimum entry standard is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The typical offer is A*AA (three A-levels) at A level. The average entrant had 204 UCAS points.
Is MSci Chemistry with Molecular Physics at Imperial College London 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 with Molecular Physics at Imperial College London?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.