MSci Chemistry with a Year in Industry
About this course
MSci in Chemistry with a Year in Industry, a chemistry degree exploring physical, organic and inorganic chemistry. The course includes a professional placement year at a major company and an extended research project in the final year.
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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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What students say
Based on about 50 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 40%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching 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 125 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 89%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
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 a Year in Industry 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 with a Year in Industry 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 with a Year in Industry 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 with a Year in Industry at King's College London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 155 UCAS points.
Is MSci Chemistry with a Year in Industry 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 with a Year in Industry at King's College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on MSci Chemistry with a Year in Industry at King's College London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.