MChem Chemistry
About this course
MChem in Chemistry, a four-year integrated master's programme. Core topics include research methods. The course offers an optional Year Abroad or Year in Industry placement. A research project forms the final-year assessment.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB including Chemistry
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 97%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 84%
- Left higher education: 16%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 50%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 31%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 20%
- London: 11%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Year Four Chemistry Research Project Part 1
- Year Four Chemistry Research Project Part 2
- Advanced Structure Determination
- Advanced Synthetic Methods
- Bioinorganic Chemistry
- Techniques in Chemical Biology
- General Chemistry
- Introductory Organic Chemistry
- Introductory Inorganic Chemistry
- Introductory Physical Chemistry
- Introductory Practical, Computing and Skills
- Applied Mathematics for Chemistry
- Discovering Drugs and their Targets
- Spectroscopy Theory and Practice
- Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Practical Chemistry and Key Skills
- Analytical Chemistry in Practice
- Polymer and Materials Chemistry
- Core Chemistry Distance Learning Part 1
- Core Chemistry Distance Learning Part 2
- Placement Project Practical
- Placement Project Report
- Advanced Organic Chemistry
- Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- Advanced Physical Chemistry
- Year Three Chemistry Research Project
- Research Skills, Employability and General Paper
- Advanced Analytical Chemistry
- Major Therapeutic Areas
- Metals in Synthesis
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MChem Chemistry at University of Leicester earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £38,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of MChem Chemistry at University of Leicester do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MChem Chemistry at University of Leicester?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MChem Chemistry at University of Leicester?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Is MChem Chemistry at University of Leicester accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for fully meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Does MChem Chemistry at University of Leicester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MChem Chemistry at University of Leicester?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 16% left higher education.