MSci Chemistry
About this course
MSci in Chemistry, a chemistry degree centred on a research-enriched curriculum that integrates practical methods and covers physical, organic and inorganic chemistry. The final year includes an extended research project conducted in laboratory facilities. Students may transfer to a Study Abroad pathway, a Year in Industry programme, or the Chemistry with Biomedicine degree.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB. Required subjects: A-level (or equivalent) grade A in Chemistry, and grade A in one from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics or Biology. Must include grade A in Chemistry, and grade A in one from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics or Biology.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 5 UCAS decisions for MSci Chemistry (F103) at King's College London for 2027 entry so far: 5 offers. The published offer is AAB at A level. The first offer was posted on 13 October.
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 30%
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 75%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 20%
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 King's College London earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £37,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £50,500. The £37,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of MSci Chemistry at King's 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 King's College London?
92% 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 King's College London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 161 UCAS points. Applicants who posted offers on UniScout for 2027 entry were most often predicted A*A*A*.
When does King's College London send offers for MSci Chemistry?
For 2027 entry, applicants have posted 5 decisions for this course on UniScout. The first offer was posted on 13 October, and the most decisions so far arrived in October.
Is MSci Chemistry at King's 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 King's College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MSci Chemistry at King's College London?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.