MSci Chemistry
About this course
MSci in Chemistry, a chemistry degree centred on core and applied chemical principles taught to Master's level. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. This four-year course is professionally accredited and includes a six-month independent research project in the final year where students join an academic research group. The first year covers the foundations through Language of Chemistry, Structure and Bonding: Atomic Structure to Molecular Orbitals, Introduction to Spectroscopy, and Reactivity at Carbon Centres. The second year builds on this with Electronic States and Bonding, Analysis of Molecules, Materials and Mixtures, Solids, Liquids and Interfaces, and Chemistry of Molecular Systems. The third year involves Advanced Chemistry Topics 1, Advanced Chemistry Topics 2, and Practical Chemistry 3 for MSci Chemistry. In the final year, students complete a Research Project and can select from optional modules 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, and Renewable Energy to Fuels and Chemicals.
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Entry requirements
AAA -- to include: A in Chemistry; A in Mathematics; A in a third subject (Biology, Physics and Further Maths are preferred) (A-levels), 38 points -- to include: 6 in Chemistry at higher level; 6 in Mathematics at higher level; 6 in a third subject at higher level (Biology, Economics or Physics are preferred) (International Baccalaureate)
Typical offer
A*AA (three A-levels) (A-levels), 39–40 points (International Baccalaureate)
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 3 UCAS decisions for MSci Chemistry (F103) at Imperial College London for 2027 entry so far: 3 interview invitations. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 128 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 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
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- 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
- Medicinal Chemistry 1
- Imperial Horizons
- 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
- Medicinal Chemistry 2
- Imperial Horizons
- BPES
- Advanced Chemistry Topics 1
- Advanced Chemistry Topics 2
- Practical Chemistry 3 for MSci Chemistry
- I-Explore
- 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 to Fuels and Chemicals
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Chemistry 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 £15,500 more than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of MSci Chemistry 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 at Imperial College London?
89% 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 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 189 UCAS points.
Is MSci Chemistry at Imperial College London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Does MSci Chemistry at Imperial College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on MSci Chemistry at Imperial College London?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.