MChem Chemistry (with Industrial Placement)
About this course
MChem Hons in Chemistry (with Industrial Placement), a chemistry degree centred on core chemical principles, laboratory practice, and an integrated industrial work experience year. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, and Research Methods. The course includes a dedicated industrial placement year where students work in a graduate-level role while completing distance-learning Master's-level modules and an industrially focused research project. The first year covers the foundations through Fundamentals of Chemistry A, Fundamentals of Chemistry B, Introduction to Practical Chemistry, and Professional and Research Skills in Chemistry, establishing basic knowledge of atomic structure, reactivity, and practical methods. The second year builds competence with Concepts in Physical Chemistry, Inorganic and Materials Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Principles of Chemical Structure Determination. The third year advances independence through Advanced Practical Skills in Chemistry, Chemistry Project and Skills, Physical Chemistry of Complex Systems, and Strategies in Chemical Synthesis, alongside optional modules such as Applications of Inorganic and Materials Chemistry, Medicinal and Biological Applications of Organic Chemistry, and Techniques for Chemical and Electronic Structure Elucidation. The final year centres on the Placement and the MChem Chemistry Research Project and Skills, supported by optional modules including Frontiers in Biological Applications of Inorganic and Materials Chemistry, Frontiers in Chemical Process Characterisation, Frontiers in Computational Chemistry, and Frontiers in Organic Chemistry.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB. This should include Chemistry and one other science subject from: Biology, Computing, Economics, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. IB: 32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 6 in Chemistry and 6 in a further HL science subject
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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: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 30%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 60%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- South East: 10%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 10%
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 partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Chemistry A
- Fundamentals of Chemistry B
- Introduction to Practical Chemistry
- Molecules to Cells
- Principles of Physics and Sustainability for Chemistry
- Professional and Research Skills in Chemistry
- Concepts in Physical Chemistry
- Inorganic and Materials Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Practical and Skills in Chemistry A
- Practical and Skills in Chemistry B
- Principles of Chemical Structure Determination
- Advanced Practical Skills in Chemistry
- Chemistry Project and Skills
- Physical Chemistry of Complex Systems
- Strategies in Chemical Synthesis
- Applications of Inorganic and Materials Chemistry
- Medicinal and Biological Applications of Organic Chemistry
- Techniques for Chemical and Electronic Structure Elucidation
- MChem Chemistry Research Project and Skills
- Placement
- Frontiers in Biological Applications of Inorganic and Materials Chemistry
- Frontiers in Chemical Process Characterisation
- Frontiers in Computational Chemistry
- Frontiers in Organic Chemistry
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MChem Chemistry (with Industrial Placement) at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £36,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of MChem Chemistry (with Industrial Placement) at Lancaster University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MChem Chemistry (with Industrial Placement) at Lancaster University?
98% 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 Industrial Placement) at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 146 UCAS points.
Is MChem Chemistry (with Industrial Placement) at Lancaster University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Does MChem Chemistry (with Industrial Placement) at Lancaster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on MChem Chemistry (with Industrial Placement) at Lancaster University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.