MChem Chemistry
About this course
MChem (Hons) in Chemistry, focusing on the chemical sciences. Core topics include Research Methods. Students complete an extended year 3 project and a chemical research project.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points overall and no score less than 4 and including 5 in HL Chemistry and 5 in one other HL science subject (or 6 in HL Chemistry if no other science being taken), or pass the IB Diploma with 6,5,5 in 3 Higher Level subjects, including 5 in HL Chemistry and 5 in one other HL science subject (or 6 in HL Chemistry if no other science being taken). BTEC: D*DD in relevant diploma. Students will be invited to take an assessment.
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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: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 25%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 30%
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 69%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 5%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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
- CORE CHEMISTRY 1A: STRUCTURE, BONDING &CHANGE
- CORE CHEMISTRY 1B: REACTIONS, MECHANISMS AND SUSTAINABILITY PRINCIPLES
- FOUNDATIONS OF CHEMISTRY: MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS AND BIOLOGY RELEVANT FOR THE CHEMICAL SCIENCES
- INTRODUCTORY MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
- MODERN APPLICATIONS IN CHEMISTRY
- CORE CHEMISTRY 2A: THERMODYNAMICS, TRANSITION METALS AND SYNTHETIC METHODS
- SHAPING FUTURE CHEMISTS: QUANTITATIVE SKILLS AND INDUSTRY AWARENESS
- SHAPING FUTURE CHEMISTS: LABORATORY, ANALYTICAL AND DIGITAL SKILLS 2
- CORE CHEMISTRY 2B: SPECTROSCOPY AND STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE SYNTHESIS
- POLYMER CHEMISTRY AND MATERIALS
- STEM COMMUNICATION AND EDUCATION
- BECOMING ENTREPRENEURIAL
- CORE CHEMISTRY 3: CURRENT TOPICS IN SYNTHETIC DESIGN AND ADVANCED MATERIALS
- SHAPING FUTURE CHEMISTS: EXTENDED YEAR 3 PROJECT
- SHAPING FUTURE CHEMISTS: INDUSTRY, MODELLING AND ADVANCED PRACTICAL SKILLS
- FURTHER ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
- CATALYSIS
- CHEMISTRY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND RENEWABLE CARBON: INTEGRATING SUSTAINABILITY AND TECHNOLOGY
- ADVANCED & FUTURE HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGIES
- CHEMICAL RESEARCH PROJECT: PREPARATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
- CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS AND THEIR SURFACES
- ADVANCED SYNTHESIS METHODS
- ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEMS FOR ENERGY APPLICATIONS
- INTERFACIAL ELECTROCHEMISTRY AND SPECTROSCOPY
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MChem Chemistry at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £40,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of MChem Chemistry at University of Liverpool 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 at University of Liverpool?
88% 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 Liverpool?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 145 UCAS points.
Is MChem Chemistry at University of Liverpool 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 Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MChem Chemistry at University of Liverpool?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.