Chemistry with Study Abroad
About this course
MChem, BSc in Chemistry with Study Abroad, a chemistry degree centred on core chemical principles and practical laboratory investigations. Core topics include Microelectronics, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry and includes an international study abroad placement year. The first year covers core fundamentals through compulsory modules such as Introduction to Modern Chemistry, Chemistry and Chemists for a Sustainable Future, Introduction to Practical Chemistry and Research Skills, and Chemistry in Action: Atoms, Molecules, Matter. The second year continues with specialized laboratory and theoretical study through Organic Chemistry: Structure, Reactions and the Science of Life, Molecules, Energy, Quanta and Change, Practical, Professional and Research Skills for Chemists, and Chemistry of Materials: What They Are and How We Know, alongside optional modules in areas like big data, ethics and environmental chemistry. The fourth year requires an Integrated Masters Project and Advanced Topics in Chemistry, alongside optional topics ranging from machine learning algorithms to green peptide synthesis.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB BTEC: D*DD with a significant number of Chemical and Scientific Modules. IB: 6,6,5 at Higher Level including Chemistry.
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What students say
Based on about 43 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 110 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 3%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 27 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
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: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 165 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 6%
- North West: 16%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 36%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 13%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 96%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
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, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- safely handle reagents/solvents and manipulate laboratory apparatus
- synthesize inorganic and organic molecules of straightforward structural complexity
- determine structure using spectroscopic data such as infrared (IR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)
- record data and physical measurements and comment on their precision and accuracy
- use PC-based spreadsheets, graphics and word-processing packages to manipulate and plot data and to prepare reports.
- Introduction to Modern Chemistry
- Chemistry and Chemists for a Sustainable Future
- Introduction to Practical Chemistry and Research Skills
- Chemistry in Action: Atoms, Molecules, Matter
- Fundamental Organic Chemistry for Biology and Synthesis
- Chemistry of the Material World
- Maths for Scientists
- You’ll also have the option to study ethics or business within the degree programme or to complete a placement in a local school.
- Organic Chemistry: Structure, Reactions and the Science of Life
- Molecules, Energy, Quanta and Change
- Practical, Professional and Research Skills for Chemists
- Chemistry of Materials: What They Are and How We Know
- Organometallics: From Bonding to Catalysis
- Molecular Signatures: Spectroscopy and Chromatography
- Specialisms in Chemical Science
- Topics in Inorganic and Materials Chemistry
- Extended Topics in Inorganic and Materials Chemistry
- Topics in Organic, Bioorganic and Interdisciplinary Chemistry
- Extended Topics in Organic, Bioorganic and Interdisciplinary Chemistry
- Topics in Physical, Theoretical and Environmental Chemistry
- Extended Topics in Physical, Theoretical and Environmental Chemistry
- Chemistry in the Real World
- Big Data, Big Science
- Ethical Issues in Chemistry
- Applications of New Machine Learning Algorithms for Synthetic chemistry
- Green Peptide Synthesis for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Designing metal oxide based chemical gardens for waste water treatment
- Chemistry at the Extremes: Reaction kinetics at interstellar temperatures
- Tackling air pollution via probing the atmosphere with lasers
- Re-engineering bacterial toxins for drug delivery
- The development of interactive web-based visualisation tools for chemical education
- Developing an online drug discovery project for use in the undergraduate laboratory course
- Controlling crystallization in organic semiconductor films for light emitting diodes
- Graphene-Enhanced Nano-Clay Materials for Fuel Purification Applications
- Integrated Masters Project
- Advanced Topics in Chemistry
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Chemistry with Study Abroad at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £45,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of Chemistry with Study Abroad at University of Leeds do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Chemistry with Study Abroad at University of Leeds?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Chemistry with Study Abroad at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 149 UCAS points.
Is Chemistry with Study Abroad at University of Leeds accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Does Chemistry with Study Abroad at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Chemistry with Study Abroad at University of Leeds?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.