MChem Chemistry with Materials Chemistry with Integrated Master's
About this course
MChem in Chemistry, combining fundamental chemical theory with materials science. Core topics include programming, microelectronics, data analysis, statistics, laboratory techniques, and environmental analysis. The first two years build a foundation in inorganic, organic, physical and analytical chemistry, with practical and professional skills embedded throughout. The degree includes an independent research project in the third year and a year-long research project in the final year, with options for a work placement.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC in three A levels including C in Chemistry IB: 554 in three Higher Levels including 4 in Chemistry, or 29 points including 4 in Higher Level Chemistry
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What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 99%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 97%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 20%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 30%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 10%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Sustainable Chemistry
- Practical and Professional Chemistry Skills
- Chemical Structure and Reactivity
- Chemistry Connections
- Chemistry Career Planning and Employability Skills
- Science & Society
- Structure and Function in Materials Chemistry
- Chemical Characterisation and Transformations
- Practical and Professional Chemistry
- Environmental Analysis
- Materials Properties and Nanoscience
- Structure and Function in Medicinal Chemistry
- Flexible Work Placement (Level 5)
- Inorganic, Physical and Quantum Chemistry
- Semiconductors and Catalysts: Materials for Sustainability
- Kinetics, Catalysis and Mechanism
- Independent Research Project
- Scientific Literature Review
- Chemical Analysis: Instrumentation and Evaluation
- Topics in Chemical Science
- Flexible Work Placement (Level 6)
- Professional Experience in Education
- Materials for Green Technology
- MChem Research Training
- MChem Materials Chemistry Independent Research Project
- Synoptic Topics and Modern Trends in Chemistry
- MChem Independent Research Project (Placement)
- MChem Research Training (Placement)
- Synoptic Topics and Modern Trends in Chemistry (Placement)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MChem Chemistry with Materials Chemistry with Integrated Master's at Keele University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £38,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of MChem Chemistry with Materials Chemistry with Integrated Master's at Keele University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MChem Chemistry with Materials Chemistry with Integrated Master's at Keele University?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MChem Chemistry with Materials Chemistry with Integrated Master's at Keele University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
Is MChem Chemistry with Materials Chemistry with Integrated Master's at Keele University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
How many students continue on MChem Chemistry with Materials Chemistry with Integrated Master's at Keele University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.