Chemistry and Mathematics
About this course
MChem, BSc in Chemistry and Mathematics, a chemistry and mathematics degree centred on chemical science and quantitative reasoning. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, and Mathematical Modelling. The course includes a final-year interdisciplinary project for Joint Honours. The first year covers foundational concepts through Introduction to Modern Chemistry, Chemistry in Action: Atoms, Molecules, Matter, Core Mathematics, and Probability and Statistics. The second year offers a selection of optional modules spanning chemical structures, practical methods, and mathematical techniques. The third year involves compulsory study in Advanced Chemistry Laboratory for Natural Science and Joint Honours, Project and Research Skills, and Project in Mathematics, alongside optional topics in advanced chemistry and applied mathematics. The fourth year centers on an interdisciplinary project for Joint Honours, complemented by advanced optional modules in chemical and mathematical disciplines.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA BTEC: BTEC qualifications in relevant disciplines are considered in combination with other qualifications, including grade A in A-level mathematics, or equivalent IB: 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Chemistry and Mathematics
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What students say
Based on about 162 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 330 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 57 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 14%
- Further study: 9%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 30%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 69%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 51%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 275 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 16%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 30%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 22%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 360 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 97%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Modern Chemistry
- Practical and Research Skills for Chemistry and Maths
- Chemistry in Action: Atoms, Molecules, Matter
- Fundamental Organic Chemistry for Biology and Synthesis
- Chemistry of the Material World
- Core Mathematics
- Probability and Statistics
- Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic and Materials Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Applied Mathematics
- Statistics and Applied Mathematics
- Organic Chemistry: Structure, Reactions and the Science of Life
- Further Practical, Professional and Research Skills for Chemistry and Maths
- Molecular Signatures: Spectroscopy and Chromatography
- Chemical Kinetics and Thermodynamics
- Molecules, Energy, Quanta and Change
- Chemistry of Materials: What They Are and How We Know
- Organometallics: From Bonding to Catalysis
- Specialisms in Chemical Science
- Vector Calculus and Partial Differential Equations
- Mathematical Modelling
- Calculus of Variations
- Optimisation
- Stochastic Processes
- Statistical Methods
- Time Series
- Advanced Chemistry Laboratory for Natural Science and Joint Honours
- Project and Research Skills
- Project in Mathematics
- Extended Topics in Organic, Bioorganic and Interdisciplinary Chemistry
- Quantum Mechanics and Bonding
- Big Data, Big Science
- Extended Topics in Inorganic and Materials Chemistry
- Extended Topics in Physical, Theoretical and Environmental Chemistry
- Methods of Applied Mathematics
- Entropy and Quantum Mechanics
- Mathematical Biology
- Nonlinear Dynamical Systems and Chaos
- Fluid Dynamics
- Statistical Modelling
- Multivariate Analysis and Classification
- Interdisciplinary project for Joint Honours
- Advanced Topics in Chemistry
- Advanced Topics in Chemistry for Natural Sciences and Joint Honours
- Statistical Theory
- Statistical Computing
- Evolutionary Modelling
- Advanced Mathematical Methods
- Astrophysical and Geophysical Fluids
- Advanced Statistical Modelling
- Environmental and Industrial Flows
- Classical and Quantum Hamiltonian Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Chemistry and Mathematics at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £31,500 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £52,500. The £41,000 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of Chemistry and Mathematics at University of Leeds do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Chemistry and Mathematics at University of Leeds?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Chemistry and Mathematics at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 152 UCAS points.
Does Chemistry and Mathematics at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Chemistry and Mathematics at University of Leeds?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.