MChem Chemistry
About this course
MChem (Hons) in Chemistry, a chemistry degree centred on core chemical principles and experimental practice. Core topics include Programming, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Communication & Writing. The course includes a substantial final-year research project and offers an optional placement year. The first year covers the foundations through Laboratory and Computer Skills 1, Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry, Fundamental Synthetic Chemistry, and Spectroscopy and Analysis 1. The second year builds competence with Laboratory and Skills 2 (Chemistry), Structural Characterisation, Spectroscopy and Analysis, Thermodynamics, Kinetics and Quanta, and Structure and Reactivity 2. The third year shifts towards specialised study and investigative work through Investigative Projects, Modern Aspects of Organic Chemistry, Science Communication, and Current Trends in Inorganic Chemistry, alongside optional modules such as Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis. The final year involves advanced study centered on a Research Project and a selection of optional modules covering Digital and Sustainable Chemistry, Contemporary Organic Synthesis, and Molecular Simulation and Bioinformatics.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Chemistry and preferably one other Science or Maths IB: 35 (6,6,5 HL) including HL Chemistry and preferably one other science or Maths at HL BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science: DDD to include optional modules 13, 14, 18 and 19 BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A level Chemistry at Grade B BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A levels at Grades AB including Chemistry Preferred BTEC: Applied Science
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What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 17%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 15%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- 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, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Laboratory and Computer Skills 1
- Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry
- Fundamental Synthetic Chemistry
- Spectroscopy and Analysis 1
- Energetics and Equilibria 1
- Structure and Reactivity 1
- Laboratory and Skills 2 (Chemistry)
- Structural Characterisation, Spectroscopy and Analysis
- Thermodynamics, Kinetics and Quanta
- Structure and Reactivity 2
- Further Topics in Chemistry
- Computing Skills
- Investigative Projects
- Modern Aspects of Organic Chemistry
- Science Communication
- Current Trends in Inorganic Chemistry
- Energy, Molecules and Applications
- Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis
- Drug discovery: from bench to bedside
- Research Project
- Digital and Sustainable Chemistry
- Contemporary Organic Synthesis
- Mass Spectrometry and Associated Techniques
- Biomedical Analytical Technologies
- Contemporary Inorganic Chemistry
- Molecular Simulation and Bioinformatics
- Drugs: Mode of Action, Properties and Synthesis
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MChem Chemistry at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £45,500. The £35,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of MChem Chemistry at Loughborough University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MChem Chemistry at Loughborough University?
96% 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 Loughborough University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
Is MChem Chemistry at Loughborough University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
How many students continue on MChem Chemistry at Loughborough University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.